Trials of fully autonomous self-driving Ubers are set to begin in London in spring 2026, without any human safety driver onboard.
Uber to partner with UK tech firm Wayve for trials of self-driving taxis bookable via its app in the capital.
The UK government aims to create 38,000 jobs and establish a £42bn industry by 2035 with the introduction of self-driving vehicles.
Trials of self-driving vehicles have been ongoing in the UK for over a decade, with the Automated Vehicles Act aiming to ensure safety standards for self-driving cars.