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The first Uber robotaxis have started operating in London
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Fusion42 · 3 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Uber has launched its first commercial robotaxi service in London using 15 electric Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles equipped with Wayve's autonomous driving system, operating with a human driver as required by regulation. The service integrates robotaxis into Uber's app with pricing similar to conventional rides and plans expansion including a future launch in Tokyo.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility, and 16 sources have reported it between 3 Sep 2026 and 7 Sep 2026.
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Driverless taxi technology has cleared a key regulatory step in London, opening a testbed for autonomous electric vehicles in major urban centres. You build or partner fast now or risk missing early adopter advantages in robotaxi services.
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16 sources · first reported 3 Sep 2026 · latest 7 Sep 2026
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