# Uber Launches Robotaxi Service in London Autonomous vehicles hit the streets of London with human supervision. - **Source:** [Engadget](https://www.engadget.com) - **Published:** 2026-09-02 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/2f13c4fc-d6aa-4472-92af-058dc2e5208b ## Uber and Wayve Partnership Uber has partnered with British company Wayve to offer autonomous vehicle services in London. Ford Mustang Mach-E models equipped with Wayve's self-driving technology will be assigned to UberX, Uber Comfort, and Uber Electric customers. Customers will be notified in advance if matched with an autonomous vehicle and given the option to choose a traditional vehicle. ## Regulations and Licensing Uber received its license to operate autonomous vehicles in London last month. This license mandates that a human driver must always be present in a supervisory capacity. Currently, no company has been granted permission to use autonomous vehicles without a human in the front seat, posing a significant barrier to full autonomy. ## Pricing and Tipping Policy Uber announced that pricing for autonomous vehicles will be the same as its traditional service. However, despite the presence of a human supervisor, customers will not be prompted to tip. Customers can still leave a tip manually through the Trip History page if they wish. ## Current Operations in the US Uber operates autonomous vehicles in cities like Dallas, Las Vegas, Atlanta, and Austin in the US. The company has expansion plans for Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area. These operations are part of Uber's strategy to expand autonomous technology. ## Ongoing Collaboration with Wayve Uber and Wayve plan to expand their partnership in London. The two companies will also collaborate to bring Nissan's autonomous vehicles to Tokyo. This move supports Uber's goal of expanding its global autonomous vehicle network. ## Technological Infrastructure Wayve's self-driving technology has been integrated into Ford Mustang Mach-E models. This technology enables vehicles to navigate complex urban environments safely. The system is equipped with sensors and AI algorithms. ## Customer Experience Uber prioritizes safety and comfort while offering London customers an autonomous vehicle experience. Customers will be notified in advance if matched with an autonomous vehicle and given the option to choose a traditional vehicle. This aims to ease customers into adopting new technology. ## Future Steps and Impacts Uber's autonomous vehicle initiative in London could be a significant milestone for urban transportation. This move may pave the way for similar applications in other cities. Additionally, it could lead to a reevaluation of regulations required for full autonomy. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.engadget.com/2248610/uber-launches-first-robotaxis-in-london-with-human-supervisors/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._