Uber has opened an interest list for customers in London who want to ride in Wayve-powered robotaxis, a step that points to an upcoming commercial launch in the UK. Multiple outlets report that the service is planned to begin later this year, with some coverage describing an early operation “in the next couple of months” and others saying it will launch during the summer. The robotaxis are expected to use technology from Wayve, the London-based self-driving startup, under a partnership with Uber.
The waitlist is presented as a way for Uber users to increase their chances of being matched with early robotaxi rides. Coverage also frames the rollout as part of the UK’s broader driverless vehicle competition, mentioning other major players such as Waymo and highlighting London as the first target market.
While the core reports focus on London’s initial deployment, one outlet notes that the companies’ efforts also extend beyond the UK, including expansion to other major cities such as Tokyo. Across reports, Uber’s move is characterized as an early step in bringing paying robotaxi rides to London using Wayve’s autonomous driving technology.
