London Gets Closer To Its First Robotaxi Service As Waymo Begins Testing
Waymo robotaxi testing begins in London as the company prepares for a 2026 launch amid rising competition.
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London Gets Closer To Its First Robotaxi Service As Waymo Begins Testing
Waymo Robotaxi Testing Begins in London Push Waymo robotaxi testing in London has officially begun, marking a major step toward launching fully autonomous ride-hailing services in one of Europe’s busiest cities. If you’ve been wondering when robotaxis will arrive in the UK, the answer is: sooner than expected. The company is already testing self-driving electric vehicles on public roads, with a commercial rollout targeted for 2026—pending regulatory approval. Waymo Brings Self-Driving Cars to London Streets Autonomous driving is no longer a distant concept for Londoners. Waymo has started testing its vehicles across public roads in London, signaling a significant milestone in the global expansion of robotaxi services. The move places the UK capital among a growing list of cities exploring driverless transportation as a real-world solution. At this early stage, the vehicles are not fully autonomous in practice. Each car still has a trained safety operator behind the wheel, ready to interve…
