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Uber Launches London's First Robotaxi Service
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Fusion42 · 3 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Uber, in partnership with British AI firm Wayve, has launched London's first robotaxi service featuring 15 autonomous electric vehicles with human safety drivers. The launch is part of a multi-year rollout amidst cautious regulatory progress, with full driverless taxis expected in London no earlier than 2027.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility, and 13 sources have reported it.
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Your urban mobility startup faces a gradual shift as real autonomous taxis start mixing with human drivers in London. You can now explore partnerships or pilot projects with robotaxi tech, but expect regulation to slow full driverless deployment for another year.
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13 sources · 3 Sep 2026
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