Uber Launches First Robotaxi Service in London, Outpacing Waymo

Uber has become the first company to launch a commercial robotaxi service in London, using autonomous driving technology from UK startup Wayve. The fleet will operate with safety drivers in the wheel during the initial rollout. The move follows years of planning by Uber to enter the UK market with Wayve’s system. By beating Waymo to the launch, Uber positions itself as the benchmark for robotaxi experience in the city, offering thousands of Londoners a new way to travel. The service also serves as an early test of demand for driverless ride‑hailing outside the United States and China, where most robotaxi operations currently exist.