LONDON'S FIRST SELF-DRIVING TAXIS NOW AVAILABLE

Londoners can request self-driving taxis through Uber as of Thursday, with Wayve operating the fleet. Each vehicle carries a human operator in the front seat ready to assume control if needed. The rollout remains limited. Fifteen licensed robotaxis represent a fraction of London's 100,000+ private hire vehicles. Users requesting a ride face long waits given the small fleet size relative to demand across the city. Wayve has been developing autonomous driving technology in London since 2017. The company previously operated a limited pilot program before expanding to the Uber platform. The launch signals growing acceptance of driverless vehicles in major cities, though widespread adoption remains distant. Regulatory approval, safety validation, and fleet expansion will determine whether robotaxis become a standard transportation option in London.