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Waymo to Launch Driverless London Service by 2026

1/29/2026

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Waymo, the autonomous vehicle arm of Alphabet, plans a driverless London service by late 2026.
Ben Loewenstein, Waymo's UK policy head, announced the timeline during a briefing.
The UK government aims to lead in autonomous vehicle technology.
The sector could create 38,000 jobs and add £42 billion to the economy by 2035, reflecting Waymo's United States growth amid regulatory challenges.
Waymo's entry will heighten competition, particularly with Uber-backed Wayve.

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Waymo, the autonomous vehicle arm of Alphabet, plans a driverless London service by late 2026.
Ben Loewenstein, Waymo's UK policy head, announced the timeline during a briefing.
The UK government aims to lead in autonomous vehicle technology.
The sector could create 38,000 jobs and add £42 billion to the economy by 2035, reflecting Waymo's United States growth amid regulatory challenges.
Waymo's entry will heighten competition, particularly with Uber-backed Wayve.