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Uber's London Robotaxi Debut: TfL Licenses 15 Wayve Mustang Mach-Es With a Safety ...
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Fusion42 · 24 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Transport for London has licensed 15 Wayve-equipped Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles with safety drivers for autonomous ride services via Uber, marking a shift from demos to carrying real passengers under regulated conditions. Full driverless operation still requires a separate Automated Passenger Service permit under UK government rules.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility.
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Uber and Wayve's licensed launch in London opens the door for founders in autonomous vehicle tech to target early commercial use under regulated frameworks, but full driverless rides remain legally off limits. You can now treat TfL licensing as a market entry point rather than a final approval for driverless fleets.
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