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Uber beats Waymo as first to launch robotaxis in London

The Verge • 2026-09-02T17:31

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. […]

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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. […]

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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.

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