London Robotaxis And Politics
One story, 6 countries, 6 papers
Uber and British startup Wayve launch commercial robotaxi rides in London, expanding autonomous transport in the United Kingdom. The city also draws a weekend travel recommendation from Latvia and a bid by Green Party leader Zack Polanski to contest a London parliamentary seat.
CBS reporter tests London's first self-driving taxis
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.
A weekend in London: what can you fit into two days?
Sometimes a weekend in Latvia is not enough. The answer, according to the writer, is London, less than three hours away by plane and far from the permanently gloomy city some visitors imagine. During …
UK Green Party leader Polanski announces intention to run for Starmer's MP seat in London
Zack Polanski wants to turn Keir Starmer’s former London constituency into a direct contest between Labour and the Green Party. The Green Party leader told the Camden New Journal that he intends to st…
After exiting Nigeria, Uber unveils robotaxi service in London
Uber has brought its robotaxi experiment to London, even as the company has just left Nigeria after more than 12 years of ride-hailing operations there. The launch places autonomous vehicles on the ro…
Uber and Wayve launch robotaxi service in London
Londoners can now book a self-driving taxi, but for the moment a human employee remains behind the wheel. Uber and Wayve have begun offering commercial robotaxi rides in the British capital and plan t…
Uber Launches Robotaxi Service in London
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…