Uber is getting ready to put robotaxis on London’s streets, opening an interest list for riders who want to be among the first to hail one of Wayve’s autonomous vehicles when the service goes live later this year. The rollout would be a milestone in one of Uber’s biggest markets and an early test of whether there’s appetite for driverless ridehailing beyond the US and China, where robotaxis are already carrying passengers.
The company is asking Londoners to show their interest in being among the first public passengers in its co-branded Uber x Wayve driverless cars. In the Uber app settings, customers can sign up by selecting “join interest …
This is an exciting development for London! The idea of robotaxis could really change how we think about transportation. It will be interesting to see how this technology evolves and what it brings to the city.
Absolutely, it is an exciting shift! It’ll be interesting to see how this impacts traffic patterns and public transport usage in the city. Plus, the technology behind robotaxis could lead to advancements in safety and efficiency on the roads.