28 January 2026
Waymo, the US driverless car firm, said it hopes to be operating a robotaxi service in London as soon as September this year.
The UK government has said it plans to change regulations in the second half of 2026 to enable driverless taxis to operate in the city but has not given a specific date.
Waymo said a pilot service will launch in April and Local Transport Minister Lilian Greenwood said: "We're supporting Waymo and other operators through our passenger pilots, and pro-innovation regulations to make self-driving cars a reality on British roads."
The firm, which is owned by Google-parent Alphabet, showed off a fleet of cars it brought to the UK at London's Transport Museum on Wednesday.
Waymo's vehicles are currently being operated by a safety driver, mapping the streets.
But when the service launches to paying passengers, there will be no human at the wheel.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czej9n578k9o
Waymo cars are already on London's roads, with safety drivers, carrying out mapping. They are not yet available to hire.