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London launches first autonomous Uber rides with supervisors
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Fusion42 · 3 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Uber and Wayve have launched the first commercial autonomous ride-hailing service in London with supervisors aboard, using licensed private hire vehicle drivers under existing regulations. Full driverless operations await national approval under the Automated Passenger Services framework, keeping two distinct regulatory routes active in London.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility.
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You face a new regulatory split in London for autonomous vehicles: immediate commercial launches require a licensed driver onboard, but fully driverless rides need national approval. Prepare your strategy now to either operate under current private hire rules or engage with the Automated Passenger Services approval to compete long-term.
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