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Wayve, Uber Bring Robotaxi Rides to London

Bloomberg Technology Thursday 03 September 2026, 17:21 UTC 1 min read
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Self-driving startup Wayve is launching robotaxi rides with Uber in London, initially with safety drivers behind the wheel. CEO Alex Kendall discusses the path to fully driverless service, plans to expand with Uber to more global cities, and how Wayve’s end-to-end AI technology is designed to drive without relying on high-definition maps. He joins Ed Ludlow on "Bloomberg Tech."

Self-driving startup Wayve is launching robotaxi rides with Uber in London, initially with safety drivers behind the wheel. CEO Alex Kendall discusses the path to fully driverless service, plans to expand with Uber to more global cities, and how Wayve’s end-to-end AI technology is designed to drive without relying on high-definition maps. He joins Ed Ludlow on "Bloomberg Tech." (Source: Bloomberg)
Wayve (PERSON) Uber Bring Robotaxi Rides (PERSON) London (LOCATION) Alex Kendall (PERSON) Ed Ludlow (PERSON) Bloomberg Tech (ORG)
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