Uber and Wayve to begin UK road trials for autonomous vehicles
Uber Technologies Inc. has partnered with London-based AI startup Wayve to launch public road trials for autonomous vehicles in the UK. The focus will be on developing Level 4 driverless cars—vehicles capable of full self-driving within defined areas, with human intervention possible only in emergencies.
The UK, and especially cities like London, will become the largest market where Uber is piloting autonomous vehicles. The companies noted that UK roads present unique challenges due to their layout, signage, and traffic laws—different from US cities where most Level 4 trials have occurred so far.
Leveraging AI and Global Reach
These trials will combine Wayve's Embodied AI platform with Uber's global ride-hailing network. The real-world testing aims to accelerate the safe deployment of autonomous technology in other urban centres globally.
Wayve and Uber
began their multi-year collaboration in 2024, with a vision to scale operations across
Europe
following successful UK trials. The partnership builds on Wayve's strong investor backing from
SoftBank
, Nvidia, and Eclipse Ventures.
With rivals like Alphabet's Waymo operating in San Francisco and
Tesla
developing its own robotaxi, the Uber-Wayve collaboration marks a significant move in the global race toward autonomous mobility.
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