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Waymo, Baidu, and Wayve Begin Robotaxi Trials in London Amid Driver Concerns

In London, with a population of nearly 10 million, a U.K. government-backed pilot will introduce robotaxi services this spring involving Waymo, Baidu, and Wayve Technologies, officials said.
Policy shifts prompted companies to run coordinated pilot programs as officials say Britain aims to position itself as a leader in autonomous vehicle technology and adopts national self-driving regulations.
Testing has included demo loops with human backup drivers, and Wayve uses an AI trained on millions of hours of data.
Drivers note practical limits to robotaxis and the human touch, with black cab drivers calling them 'a solution looking for a problem' while companies emphasize ongoing demand from tourists and out-of-town visitors.
Waymo plans to launch a London passenger service by the third quarter of 2026, company representatives told reporters last month.

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