CBS reporter tests London's first self-driving taxis
Summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.
At a glance
In-depth
From a news agency
New plan
- London has launched its first self-driving taxi service, with Uber operating 15 vehicles and requiring a supervisor in each car.
- CBS News reporter Leigh Kiniry took an autonomous ride with Wayve co-founder and CEO Alex Kendall in Westminster.
London has launched its first self-driving taxis, with 15 Uber vehicles now operating in the city.
A supervisor must remain in each vehicle. CBS News reporter Leigh Kiniry tested one of the autonomous taxis with Alex Kendall, co-founder and chief executive of Wayve, whose artificial intelligence technology powers the robotaxis in Westminster.
About this summary
Originally published by CBS News. Summarized and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
More Stories
From Our Blog
The Same Story, Different Countries: How Coverage Changes at the Border
News in Translation: What Gets Lost, and How We Keep the Framing
Diaspora Media: How Communities Abroad Follow Home
Traveling Where the Press Is Not Free: How to Read the News There
The Digital Nomad's Guide to Local News
