Uber and Wayve Launch London’s First Public Robotaxi Service

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What to know

  • The rides will take place in the Ford Mustang Mach-E. Initially, a safety operator will remain in the driver’s seat.S1
  • The centuries-old roads in the UK capital present challenges that Los Angeles and San Francisco don’t.S2
  • 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 f...S3
  • Uber launches first robotaxis in London (with human supervisors).S4
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Uber and Wayve Launch London’s First Public Robotaxi Service

The rides will take place in the Ford Mustang Mach-E. Initially, a safety operator will remain in the driver’s seat.

1mo Bloomberg

Uber, Wayve Launch Robotaxi Service in London to Compete With Waymo

The centuries-old roads in the UK capital present challenges that Los Angeles and San Francisco don’t.

1mo Theverge

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 wil…

1mo Engadget

Uber launches first robotaxis in London (with human supervisors)

Uber launches first robotaxis in London (with human supervisors).

Uber and Wayve Launch London’s First Public Robotaxi Service

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What to know

  • The rides will take place in the Ford Mustang Mach-E. Initially, a safety operator will remain in the driver’s seat.S1
  • The centuries-old roads in the UK capital present challenges that Los Angeles and San Francisco don’t.S2
  • 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 f...S3
  • Uber launches first robotaxis in London (with human supervisors).S4
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S1 Cnet 1 report · EN
S2 Bloomberg 1 report · EN
S3 ThevergeLead 1 report · EN
S4 Engadget 1 report · EN