Waymo is bringing autonomous, driverless ride-hailing to London in 2026
13 hours ago
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- Waymo plans to launch its fully autonomous ride-hailing service in London, UK, starting in 2026.
- The service will operate via the Waymo app and aims to complement London’s public transport and pedestrian infrastructure.
- Waymo is partnering with Moove to prepare for the launch and secure necessary permissions.
- The company has logged over 100 million autonomous miles in the U.S. and provided 10 million paid rides.
- Waymo’s technology is involved in fewer injury-causing collisions compared to human drivers, emphasizing safety.
- The UK expansion follows Waymo’s limited launch in Tokyo, Japan, earlier this year.
- The service is praised for increasing accessible transport options and bringing jobs and investment to the UK.
- The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) sees potential in the service for independent mobility.