London's First Self-Driving Ubers Cleared for Launch – but There's One Catch
Wayve says 100,000 people signed up for rides as regulators weigh permits and control over driverless vehicle approvals.
- Transport for London granted private hire vehicle licenses to Wayve Technologies Ltd, enabling the startup to deploy electric Ford Mustang Mach-E robotaxis for Uber trials in the capital.
- London will serve as the first global market to deploy Wayve's AI-powered systems for commercial journeys, utilizing Ford Mustang Mach-E SUVs equipped with cameras and radar sensors for autonomous navigation.
- A qualified driver must remain behind the wheel to intervene during journeys, as TfL maintains that safety is its 'top priority' for all new passenger-carrying services in London.
- Uber reported 100,000 people signed up for the autonomous vehicle trials, with the company planning to offer rides "later this summer" ahead of a full public launch.
- London Assembly Member Caroline Russell warned that government oversight risks "cutting across London's devolution powers," arguing TfL should maintain greater control over the driverless taxi trials.
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Self-driving robotaxis given licence to operate in London in major victory for autonomous cars
Self-driving robotaxis have been granted licences in London to operate in the capital ahead of an autonomous revolution that could generate billions of pounds for the economy.British technology firm Wayve announced that it has been awarded private hire vehicle licences from Transport for London for its range of autonomous vehicles.The autonomous Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles are understood to have been given permission to ride on London's roads a…
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