UBER LAUNCHES SUPERVISED ROBOTAXIS IN LONDON

Passengers can now book robotaxis through Uber's app in select London areas. The vehicles operate with a trained safety operator behind the wheel who can intervene if needed, providing a supervised autonomous driving experience. Wayve, a London-based AI company, supplies the autonomous driving technology powering the service. The partnership represents a significant step toward commercial robotaxi deployment, following years of testing and regulatory approvals. Uber has pursued robotaxi services globally, with similar supervised programs operating in other cities. The London launch signals growing confidence in autonomous technology reaching mainstream consumers, though full driverless operation remains subject to regulatory oversight. The human operator model allows Uber and Wayve to gather real-world data while maintaining safety standards regulators require. Pricing and availability remain limited as the companies scale operations.