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Robotaxi service debuts on London's busy streets as Europe weighs more self-driving vehicles
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Fusion42 · 3 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Uber and Wayve have launched London's first self-driving taxi service with human safety drivers present, marking Europe's cautious progression compared to full autonomy in the US and China. The UK government is still reviewing regulations for removing human drivers, while robotaxi operations in Europe generally remain in pilot phases with safety drivers required.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility, and 13 sources have reported it.
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Your robotaxi startup now faces a UK market open only to safety-driver models, but regulatory approvals to remove these are active. Positioning early for full autonomy approval could capture demand before rivals do.
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13 sources · 3 Sep 2026
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