"Waymo, which is owned by Google's parent company Alphabet, plans to launch its autonomous vehicles in the capital next year. Waymo, which was founded in 2009 by staff from the Stanford Self-Driving Car Team, currently operates a fleet of Jaguar I-PACE SUVs in several cities in the United States, as well as Tokyo. As of last spring, Waymo offers more than 250,000 paid rides per week, totalling more than a million miles monthly."
"It said it will work closely with the Department for Transport and Transport for London, which is chaired by mayor Sir Sadiq Khan, to obtain the necessary permissions to offer the rides in 2026. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said: Boosting the AV sector will increase accessible transport options alongside bringing jobs, investment and opportunities to the UK. Cutting-edge investment like this will help us deliver our mission to be world leaders in new technology and spearhead national renewal."
Driverless Waymo taxis will begin operating in London within weeks, with commercial service planned for 2026 and safety drivers initially present. Waymo is owned by Alphabet and operates Jaguar I-PACE SUVs in US cities and Tokyo, providing over 250,000 paid rides per week and more than a million miles monthly. London will be Waymo's first European deployment. Journeys can be more expensive than regular taxis. Waymo will seek permissions from the Department for Transport and Transport for London. Government officials say autonomous vehicle investment will boost accessibility, jobs, and technology leadership. Nationwide robocar rollout is expected when the Automated Vehicles Act takes effect.
Read at www.standard.co.uk
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