Uber robotaxis hit London's streets, but with humans still behind the wheel
Summary
Uber has started testing 15 self-driving Ford Mustang Mach-E cars in London, working with a British tech company called Wayve. These robotaxis still have a human supervisor inside because London's rules don’t yet allow fully driverless cars on the streets.Key Facts
- Uber and Wayve launched 15 autonomous electric cars in London.
- Each car has a human supervisor to take control if needed.
- London's streets are challenging due to many roundabouts, cyclists, pedestrians, and roadwork.
- Wayve’s AI drives without pre-mapping the city, learning from millions of hours of driving worldwide.
- Wayve has tested its cars in over 500 cities across Europe, Asia, and North America.
- The robotaxi fare is about 20% higher than a normal Uber ride.
- Black cab drivers in London have decreased from 25,000 in 2010 to about 16,000 now.
- Uber believes robotaxis will not reduce black cab drivers’ business soon but will help meet growing demand.
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