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Uber beats Waymo as first to launch robotaxis in London
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Uber launched a commercial robotaxi service in London with vehicles using autonomous driving technology developed by Wayve, a UK-based startup. The service initially operates with safety drivers present in the vehicles. Uber and Wayve had been planning the London launch for several years.
Original reporting: https://www.theverge.com/news/988415/uber-wayve-robotaxi-london-launch
