Uber has introduced the UK's first self-driving taxis in London, featuring 15 autonomous vehicles equipped with human safety drivers. Customers can now request these robotaxis through the app, although the vehicles are still in a testing phase with safety drivers ready to intervene if necessary.
The launch follows a survey indicating strong interest among Londoners for self-driving options. However, regulatory challenges remain, with the UK government emphasizing the need for rigorous safety testing and local consent before fully driverless services can be implemented.