Wayve and Uber Granted First Robotaxi Licenses in London: Can Human-Inspired Cars Transform Cities?
alexgkendall · x · 2026-08-14
Wayve and Uber have been granted the first licenses to operate robotaxis in London. Wayve's autonomous driving technology uses a human-inspired approach rather than relying on high-definition maps. This milestone marks a key step in the commercialization of autonomous driving in the UK capital. The Economist's Babbage column investigates whether such cars can transform urban transportation.
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