Uber and AI-firm Wayve launch London's first robotaxis

Uber began providing autonomous rides in London on Wednesday, utilizing artificial intelligence technology developed by British firm Wayve. This marks London as the second European city where the company operates robotaxis, following Zagreb, where Uber partnered with Chinese robotaxi company Pony.AI. During the initial rollout, a licensed operator will remain present in the vehicle to monitor its operation.

However, the companies stated that fully driverless operations will commence at a later date. Passengers who request an UberX, Uber Comfort, or Uber Electric may have the option to be matched with a Wayve-powered Ford Mustang Mach-E at no additional cost. The service is currently available with fewer than 20 vehicles. Uber established a partnership with Wayve in 2024, which included an investment.

This collaboration aims to roll out Wayve-powered vehicles in various markets in the future. This report was produced with the assistance of AI and reviewed by a human editor. For additional details, see the Terms and Conditions.