Expert Interview
Assessing the Global Robotaxi Market — Waymo, Baidu, and the 2026 London Deployment
Ticker(s): GOOG, BIDU- Founder & Managing Director of Orsay Consulting (Silicon Valley), advising corporates and startups on the future of mobility and autotech, with a focus on autonomous driving, software-defined vehicles, electrification, and ecosystem transformation; maintains a proprietary repository of 4,000+ mobility companies and publishes ongoing analysis on the autonomous vehicle landscape.
- Former global strategy executive in automotive and rail (Renault-Nissan Alliance, Valeo, Alstom Transport), leading product strategy, corporate development, and international expansion initiatives, with deep experience evaluating technology positioning, regulatory dynamics, and competitive strategy across global mobility markets.
- Over 30 years of experience across the global mobility ecosystem, advising OEMs, startups, VCs, and technology players on autonomous driving commercialization, competitive dynamics (Waymo, Baidu, Tesla, Cruise, Zoox), regulatory frameworks in the U.S. and Europe, urban deployment challenges, and the strategic outlook for robotaxi rollout through 2026 and beyond.
How does London compare technically and operationally to major U.S. and Chinese cities for Level 4 robotaxi deployment?
Added By: chanell_adminWhat regulatory, safety case, and infrastructure hurdles must Waymo and Baidu overcome to launch in the UK in 2026?
What competitive advantages could either company gain from early deployment in London (data accumulation, partnerships, brand positioning)?
Added By: chanell_adminWhat does a successful (or challenged) London rollout imply for broader European robotaxi expansion timelines and market structure?
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