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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