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Wayve and Uber Move a Step Closer to Autonomous Rides in London

Published

5 August 2026

Topic

technology

Sectors

Micromobility

Geography

United Kingdom

Source

Read at investor.uber.com

Verified

Fusion42 · 31 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Transport for London has granted Private Hire Vehicle licences to Wayve’s autonomous vehicles, allowing the operation of autonomous rides on Uber in London under the Government's AV Trialling Code of Practice.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility, and 6 sources have reported it between 5 Aug 2026 and 6 Aug 2026.

◆ The Wire takeaway

Regulatory approval has opened a door for autonomous rides in London, letting you compete in early urban autonomous transport and pilot services within a major market well ahead of full public launch.

Coverage

6 sources · first reported 5 Aug 2026 · latest 6 Aug 2026

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