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UK Set to Launch Self-Driving Cars by 2024

6/10/2025

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UK Government Advances Autonomy

The UK government is gearing up to unleash self-driving cars on public roads, launching pilot programs in spring 2024. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander envisions a future where this innovation could create 38,000 jobs and generate £42 billion by 2035. With safety at the forefront, fully autonomous taxi services are anticipated by late 2027.

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Uber Launches Driverless Taxis

Uber and Wayve are set to launch a groundbreaking trial of fully driverless taxis in London, marking a significant leap in Uber's robotaxi services. This initiative comes on the heels of the UK government's push to fast-track self-driving taxi approvals by spring 2026. With Wayve's advanced AI, already tested in 90 cities, the future of autonomous travel is closer than ever.

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UK Government Advances Autonomy

The UK government is gearing up to unleash self-driving cars on public roads, launching pilot programs in spring 2024. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander envisions a future where this innovation could create 38,000 jobs and generate £42 billion by 2035. With safety at the forefront, fully autonomous taxi services are anticipated by late 2027.

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