US EditionUber to launch self-driving taxis in London next year
- Uber partnered with London-based AI startup Wayve to begin trials of fully autonomous rides without safety drivers starting next spring in the UK.
- This trial follows the UK government's accelerated legal framework and the Autonomous Vehicles Act passed last year enabling earlier testing of driverless commercial taxis and bus-like services.
- Wayve uses AI software allowing vehicles to assess and react to complex urban hazards, exemplified by a recent successful 30-minute London ride with no human intervention.
- Uber COO Andrew MacDonald said the partnership moves them closer to making autonomy safe and reliable for riders everywhere, while Wayve CEO Alex Kendall called this a defining moment for UK autonomy.
- These trials could lead to a wider rollout with public app bookings from spring 2026, potentially supporting new jobs, investments, and safer roads as self-driving taxis become more common.
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