Uber launched autonomous rides in London on Thursday using AI technology developed by Britain’s Wayve, making the city the second in Europe after Zagreb where the company offers robotaxis.
Uber’s Global Head of Autonomous Mobility Sarfraz Maredia said the launch would “build credibility with consumers as well as with the government”.
British Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said: “This is a major milestone for the future of transport in London, as British innovation brings this technology onto our roads and gives passengers more choice.” Wayve’s AI Driver learns from experience like a human driver, enabling it to adapt to new roads, vehicles, weather conditions and cities, the companies said. Uber partnered with Wayve in 2024, including an investment, with the aim of using future Wayve-powered vehicles in multiple markets.
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