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'Leicester Square, please guv': Self-driving taxis cleared for London streets 'later this summer'
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Fusion42 · 31 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The UK has approved self-driving taxis to operate on London streets starting later in summer 2026, marking a significant regulatory milestone for autonomous vehicle deployment in an urban setting.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility.
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You face a new open market as London greenlights self-driving taxis; this is your moment to pick the right local partners or prepare to build autonomous fleets that meet UK rules.
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