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Uber launches robotaxi service in London

From Der Standard · () German

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  • Uber began offering robotaxi rides in London on Thursday, using autonomous vehicles developed with British technology company Wayve.
  • London becomes the second European metropolitan area after Zagreb where Uber operates autonomous vehicles.

Uber has started offering rides in London with vehicles that operate without a driver, bringing its robotaxi service to one of Europe’s most demanding traffic environments.

The U.S. ride-hailing company began the service on Thursday in partnership with British technology firm Wayve. Alex Kendall, Wayve’s chief executive and co-founder, said the company was proud to introduce its AI Driver to the public in London.

“ We are proud to introduce the Wayve AI Driver to the public for the first time right here in London, our hometown and one of the most challenging traffic environments in the world,” Kendall said.

London is now the second European metropolis where Uber uses autonomous vehicles, after Zagreb.

We are proud to introduce the Wayve AI Driver to the public for the first time right here in London, our hometown and one of the most challenging traffic environments in the world.

· Alex KendallWayve’s chief executive and co-founder described the London launch of the company’s autonomous driving system.
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