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Driverless robotaxis hit the streets of London

Driverless robotaxis hit the streets of London

Summary

Driverless robotaxis are now operating on the streets of London through a partnership between Uber and British tech company Wayve. This is Wayve’s first large-scale launch of autonomous taxis, with plans to expand to Tokyo and other cities.

Key Facts

  • London has started using driverless taxis, also called robotaxis.
  • Uber and the UK-based company Wayve have launched these autonomous vehicles.
  • Wayve’s launch in London is their first mass-market rollout.
  • Other companies like Google’s Waymo and China’s Baidu had wanted to bring driverless cars to Europe but have not yet done so.
  • Wayve plans to expand the service to Tokyo and 10 more cities.
  • These robotaxis use electric cars to provide rides without a human driver.
  • The launch shows growing use of self-driving technology in public transportation.
  • The project aims to make riding in cities safer and more efficient using smart technology.
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