Uber and AI-firm Wayve launch London’s first robotaxis
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Uber launched autonomous rides in London on Thursday using AI technology developed by Britain's Wayve, making the city the second in Europe after Zagreb, where the company offers robotaxis.
- Why it matters
- London passengers can now book self-driving taxi rides through Uber, replacing human drivers for some trips and testing autonomous vehicle adoption at scale in a major city.
- Most affected
- Uber passengers in central London — Can book and ride in autonomous vehicles as alternative to human-driven cars.
Wayve — Gains operational scale and real-world data from deploying AI in a major European market. - Likely next
- Whether other European cities greenlight similar services, or whether London expands the robotaxi zones beyond current coverage.