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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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smartdroid.de broke the news on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
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