Uber Puts Self-Driving Mustangs On London Streets – With A Human Backup

Wayve Brings Uber Robotaxis to London in Commercial Debut

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Uber Puts Self-Driving Mustangs On London Streets – With A Human Backup

[Image: Newsdesk] Uber has started offering supervised autonomous rides in London, putting a Ford Mustang Mach-E, a London AI company, and one very human safety driver into the same ride-hailing experiment. The launch, announced by Uber and Wayve on 3 September, is being billed as the first time autonomous trips have been available to the public in the United Kingdom. Customers in London who request UberX, Uber Electric or Uber Comfort may now b…

Uber robo-cab rollout ‘PREMATURE’ without plan to protect drivers, warns GMB Union

GMB Union has warned that plans to expand autonomous passenger services in London are “premature” without measures to protect professional drivers from potential economic disruption.The warning follows the launch of supervised autonomous rides by Uber and Wayve in the capital, which allows passengers booking selected Uber services to be matched with an autonomous Ford Mustang Mach-E.The vehicles currently operate with a trained Transport for Lon…

Uber Launches Wayve-Powered Robotaxis in London as Britain Accelerates Autonomous Driving Push

Uber launched autonomous rides in London on Thursday using artificial-intelligence technology developed by British self-driving company Wayve, bringing robotaxis to the British capital as the ride-hailing giant expands its autonomous mobility operations across Europe. The launch makes London the second European city where Uber offers autonomous rides, following the introduction of robotaxi services in Zagreb. […]