Uber will launch a trial of robotaxis in London next spring, working with Wayve to implement autonomous vehicles without human safety drivers.

• 38,000 potential jobs and £42 billion contribution to the UK economy by 2035 are anticipated from the driverless taxi industry.
• The initiative follows new regulations from the UK government that aim to accelerate the introduction of small autonomous commercial services.
• Previous trials by Wayve showed promising results with human oversight, indicating a cautious but effective approach to navigating challenging urban environments.