London Assembly members have begun examining how autonomous passenger vehicles could operate in the capital as companies including Wayve, Uber and Lyft move closer to launching commercial driverless services in the UK. London’s transport network could be on the cusp of one of its biggest technological shifts since the introduction of ride-hailing apps, with autonomous passenger vehicles, commonly known as robotaxis, moving steadily towards commercial deployment. The London As

Image credit: Wayve Londoners are being invited to sign up for what could become the capital’s first publicly accessible autonomous ride service operated through the Uber app, according to a new announcement from Wayve CEO Alex Kendall. In a comment published during London Tech Week, Kendall said members of the public can now join an interest list to experience autonomous rides powered by Wayve technology on Uber. The service remains subject to final regulatory approval befor

When major transport policies threaten livelihoods, alter working practices or restrict access to key parts of a city, the instinctive reaction from many drivers is often straightforward: take the authorities to court. However, according to Licensed Taxi Drivers’ Association (LTDA) chairman Paul Brennan, the reality of challenging public bodies through the legal system is far more complex and far less likely to succeed than many assume. In an article published by the LTDA, Br