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‘Leicester Square, please guv’: Self-driving taxis cleared for London streets ‘later this summer’

Wayve Uber wins first minicab licence for autonomous cabs from TfL but vehicles will have a safety driver (at first)

The Guardian - UK

Fleet of London self-driving 'robotaxis' given minicab licences

Uber hails ‘key milestone’ in bringing self-driving taxis to London

Evening Standard

Ministers urged to give TfL final say on driverless taxis as London rollout looms

Several firms, including Uber and Wayve, are seeking approval to transport passengers in automated vehicles in London as soon as this year

Evening Standard

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Wayve courts automakers with AI driving system that learns like humans

Wayve, a London-based innovator, is transforming the landscape of autonomous driving with its cutting-edge AI-driven machine learning framework that garners impressive investment interest. Unlike conventional strategies, Wayve's model emulates human judgment, converting sensor inputs into real-time driving choices. This forward-thinking technology, also embraced by Tesla, aspires for seamless integration across…

The Economic Times

Uber, Stellantis, And Wayve Want To Blanket The World In Robotaxis

Uber seems to have spent the past year attaching itself to every major robotaxi effort it can, and now Stellantis is joining that list.

InsideEVs

Lyft, Baidu to start testing robotaxis in London

Chinese tech giant Baidu is set to test its self-driving cars in London soon. Partnering with Lyft, the company aims for commercial operations this year. This move follows a similar announcement from British startup Wayve. While fully driverless rides may take longer, London is poised for a significant shift in…

The Economic Times

Robotaxis are coming to Europe — and the EU wants to speed things up

France, Germany, Italy and 14 other countries have signed a joint declaration to coordinate autonomous vehicle testing across borders, paving the way for faster adoption of the technology across Europe.

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Uber opens sign-ups for London robotaxis ahead of launch in months

Uber is launching its first robotaxi service in London. Users can now sign up for a chance to ride in these AI-driven vehicles. The service, powered by British startup Wayve, is expected to begin in the coming months. This marks a significant step for autonomous vehicle technology in the UK.

The Economic Times

UK robotaxis to start carrying paying passengers ‘in next couple of months’

Uber will offer self-driving minicab rides in London using Wayve’s technology.

Evening Standard

Uber opens sign-ups for London 'robotaxis' ahead of launch 'in months'

Londoners can now sign up for a chance to experience the city's first robotaxis. Uber is partnering with British start-up Wayve to offer rides powered by advanced AI technology. These autonomous vehicles will operate like regular Uber services. Regulatory approval is anticipated in the coming months. This initiative aims to…

The Economic Times

Uber and Wayve join forces to launch self-driving robotaxis in London this summer

Uber, which will use Wayve’s self-driving technology, will offer their robotaxis at the same charge as its conventional minicabs

The Independent UK

Self-driving taxis to launch in London ‘in next couple of months’

London will be the first city in the world to use its technology for commercial journeys

Evening Standard

Stellantis to launch 60 new models by 2030: electric car made in Pomigliano

Stellantis chairman John Elkann calls the overhaul “ambitious but realistic”, as CEO Antonio Filosa outlines plans to save and create over €3 billion by focusing on flagship models.

Euronews

Wayve agrees partnership with Government to boost self-driving car tech in UK

.Business Secretary Peter Kyle said the partnership demonstrates that the Government is ‘backing high-growth British scale-ups’.

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

‘We don’t tell the car what it should do’: my ride in a self-driving taxi

Driverless ‘robotaxis’ will be accepting fares in Britain’s biggest city by the end of next year. Can they deal with London’s medieval roads, hordes of pedestrians and errant ebikers? I got in the passenger seat to find out

Barchart

Uber Expands Robotaxi Empire With Nissan Deal. Is UBER a Buy Now?

As Uber builds a global robotaxi network through partnerships with automakers and AI startups, how high will the stock soar?

The Independent UK

Driverless car firm bags £1.1bn investment ahead of major UK launch

Wayve prepares to roll out commercial robotaxi trials in London later this year

Evening Standard

Driverless car firm Wayve bags £1.1bn investment to help launch on UK roads

The London-based company will be valued at around 8.6 billion dollars (£6.4 billion).

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InsideEVs

Uber Wants To Win The Autonomous Vehicle Race. So It's Betting On All Of The Horses [Update]

The company has made deals with some 20 different self-driving startups around the world. But can it catch Waymo?

Euronews

Would you ride in a driverless taxi? AI-powered robotaxis are being tested in London

Supporters of the tech argue that autonomous vehicles could help reduce accidents caused by human error, but London’s iconic black cab drivers remain sceptical.

The Independent UK

London black cab drivers react to news robotaxis are set to launch in the city

London is becoming a major test bed for robotaxis - much to the distain of black cabbies

Fortune

Self-driving startup Waabi raises up to $1 billion and partners with Uber to deploy 25,000 robotaxis

The AI company, which had been focused on software to enable autonomous trucking, has now expanded into robotaxis

The Conversation

The next generation of driverless cars will have to think about what’s on the road, not just see it

Autonomous vehicles have made remarkable progress over the past decade. Driverless cars and buses that once struggled to stay in lane can now navigate busy city streets, recognise pedestrians and cyclists, and respond smoothly to traffic signals.

Fortune

The AI startups founders and VCs say could be acquisition targets in 2026

Some businesses have the tools and track records that tech giants crave.

The Guardian - UK

Chinese robotaxis due in London next year as Lyft and Uber reveal tie-ups

Firms agree deals with Beijing-based Baidu to take self-driving cabs to UK capital

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