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Self-Driving Taxis to Be Allowed on UK Roads Within Months
- The UK government announced it will accelerate limited pilot programs for self-driving cars on public roads starting spring 2026.
- This acceleration moves plans ahead of the original timetable, which targeted the second half of 2027 for broader autonomous vehicle deployments.
- Wayve, a British autonomous vehicle developer, and Uber, a US ride-hail company, will partner to launch trials on London roads, a challenging urban environment.
- The Department for Transport projects the autonomous vehicle industry could create 38,000 jobs and add £42 billion to the UK economy by 2035, emphasizing safety throughout pilot phases.
- The move establishes the UK as a frontrunner in autonomous vehicle implementation, with comprehensive legislation anticipated to take effect from the second half of 2027 and public services launching sooner.
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Trials of self-driving taxis to launch in England next year
The Department for Transport said it was bringing forward the date for the start of public trials of self-driving taxis and services similar to buses from spring 2027 to spring 2026
·Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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