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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 is the second European city after Zagreb where Uber has deployed autonomous vehicles.
  • Wayve co-founder Alex Kendall said the company was introducing its AI Driver in London, its home city and one of the world’s most challenging traffic environments.

Uber has brought its robotaxis to London, making the British capital the second European city where the ride-hailing company operates autonomous vehicles.

The service began on Thursday with technology from British partner Wayve, which develops autonomous driving systems and competes with the United States-based Waymo.

“We are proud to introduce the Wayve AI Driver to the public for the first time right here in London, our home city and one of the most challenging traffic environments in the world,” Wayve chief executive and co-founder Alex Kendall said.

Uber previously launched autonomous vehicles in Zagreb. The London rollout gives the company a presence in another European capital with a demanding urban traffic environment.

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

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