Uber beats Waymo as first to launch robotaxis in London
Uber beat out Waymo in launching a commercial robotaxi service in London, the city's first. The vehicles use autonomous driving tech developed by Wayve, a UK-based startup, and will initially feature safety drivers behind the wheel. The launch is a milestone for Uber, which has been plotting a UK launch with Wayve for several years. […]
Uber has launched a commercial robotaxi service in London, marking the city's first. The vehicles use autonomous driving technology developed by UK-based startup Wayve and initially feature safety drivers behind the wheel. This launch is a milestone for Uber, which has been planning a UK launch with Wayve for several years.
The service beats out Waymo, a major player in the robotaxi industry, to the London market. According to The Verge, this allows Uber to set the standard for the robotaxi experience for thousands of Londoners. The launch also tests the appetite for driverless ridehailing beyond the US and China, where most robotaxis are currently operating.
Uber's robotaxi service in London uses technology from Wayve. The Verge reports that Uber has been working towards a UK launch with Wayve for several years.
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