Uber is teaming up with Wayve, a Microsoft-backed startup, to launch robotaxis in London for a driverless ride-hailing service.
Wayve's AI-powered self-driving technology will be deployed by Uber for the pilot program of fully autonomous vehicles in London.
The UK government has fast-tracked approval for pilots of self-driving taxis, with Wayve's CEO stating that London's chaotic roads are ideal for testing robotaxi services.
Wayve uses an end-to-end AI model, similar to Tesla, enabling its 'AI driver' to react to the physical world like a human, with plans to operate in various cities globally through partnerships with companies like Uber