Uber has announced it will launch self-driving taxis in London from spring 2026.The ride-hailing app company will operate services in partnership with artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Wayve.This has been enabled by the Government's decision to bring forward trials of self-driving commercial taxis and 'bus-like services' in England to next spring.They were previously expected to begin when the Automated Vehicles Act becomes law from the second half of 2027.

Uber has announced it will launch self-driving taxis in London from spring 2026.The ride-hailing app company will operate services in partnership with artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Wayve.This has been enabled by the Government's decision to bring forward trials of self-driving commercial taxis and 'bus-like services' in England to next spring.They were previously expected to begin when the Automated Vehicles Act becomes law from the second half of 2027.