Autonomous robo-taxis now driving themselves on British streets
undefined 14, 2026

Waymo has begun letting its self-driving taxis operate autonomously on London streets, with AI controlling the vehicles while a safety driver remains inside for backup. The company says this follows extensive testing across tens of thousands of miles and is a major step toward fully driverless passenger services, pending approval. Waymo claims strong safety advantages over human drivers, but surveys show many UK residents are still uncomfortable using robo-taxis.
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