"If you prove this technology works here, you can literally drive anywhere. It's one of the hardest proving grounds."
"The UK government announced it would fast-track approval for pilots of self-driving taxis from 2027 to spring 2026."
"Uber has shifted strategy and struck a spree of deals to add robotaxis operated by self-driving companies to its app."
"Uber inked its deal with Wayve last year, agreeing to deploy self-driving vehicles powered by the British startup's technology on its platform."
Uber is intensifying its efforts in the autonomous vehicle market by partnering with Wayve to launch a robotaxi service in London. The initiative will incorporate Wayve's AI technology in a challenging urban environment, deemed ideal for validating self-driving technology by Wayve's CEO Alex Kendall. As the UK government accelerates plans to approve drive-hailing pilots, Uber has pivoted from developing its own self-driving vehicles towards collaborations with established self-driving firms. The venture follows a commitment to expand autonomous vehicle options on its platform globally.
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