London's first Uber robotaxi hits the streets with a safety driver
Uber has begun operating London's first robotaxi service with 15 autonomous cars that require a safety driver. A BBC journalist test ride went mostly smoothly, with the driver intervening once when a van door opened. Fares are the same as a standard Uber ride, and the rollout will be phased as regulators take a cautious approach; Wayve powers the tech, while rivals like Waymo and Baidu race to launch in the UK and policymakers discuss a driverless future around 2027.