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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Technology
Andrew Griffin

Uber launches first self-driving taxis in London after cutting thousands of jobs

Uber’s taxis are now driving themselves around London’s streets.

Travellers hailing one of the company’s taxis may find themselves met by a self-driving version that uses sensors and AI to get around the streets. The announcement came shortly after Uber said it would cut 3,000 jobs, or 10 per cent of its workforce, partly so that it could free up money to invest in future expansion including robotaxis.

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