London’s first self-driving taxis for hire hit the streets
Summary
London has introduced its first self-driving taxis, operated by the tech company Wayve and available through the Uber app. These robotaxis still have a human safety driver present, as fully driverless rides are not yet approved by regulators.Key Facts
- Wayve’s self-driving taxis can now be hired in London via the Uber app.
- Only 15 self-driving vehicles are licensed so far, compared to over 100,000 regular private hire cars.
- A human driver sits in the front seat to take control if needed.
- Transport for London licensed the vehicles as private hire, but full driverless approval requires a separate process and is unlikely this year.
- Wayve uses AI learning models for driving, unlike competitors who rely on detailed maps.
- Wayve plans to eventually launch fully driverless taxis with new cars like the Nissan Leaf after safety and regulatory clearance.
- The self-driving tech is still being improved and tested in complex city traffic.
- Fully driverless taxi services operate in other countries such as the US, China, and the UAE.
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