TMTPOST -- Chinese tech giant Baidu is preparing to roll out its autonomous taxi service in Europe, marking a significant step in the company’s global expansion strategy. The company plans to introduce its self-driving vehicles—developed under its Apollo autonomous driving platform—in select European cities as part of a pilot program. Baidu’s move signals growing confidence in its AI and autonomous driving technologies, which have already been deployed in several Chinese cities through its RoboTaxi service. While a specific timeline and locations have yet to be officially announced, Baidu said it is working closely with European regulators to ensure compliance with local laws and safety standards. The initiative is expected to bring competition to Western autonomous vehicle developers and accelerate innovation in the global mobility sector. The expansion also highlights China’s increasing push to export next-generation tech solutions, as Baidu joins a wave of Chinese AI and robotics companies eyeing international markets for growth.