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Robotaxis Try Their Luck on London's Medieval Roads
Uber and Wayve have deployed a test fleet of 15 robotaxis to navigate London’s complex, narrow medieval street grid.
What: This safety-testing period allows users to hail autonomous vehicles via the standard Uber app. The test aims to address the historically difficult regulatory and environmental challenges of urban European roads.
Why it matters: Success in London would prove that autonomous driving technology can adapt to non-grid city layouts, a significant challenge compared to the wide, predictable streets of suburban US testing grounds.
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The arrival of 15 robotaxis in London is an important step for the autonomous vehicle industry. Acceptance of the technology has been slower in European cities, where the driving environment can be complex, and regulation is stiff. The failure rate of a driver's license test in London is just over 50%. 15 cars will be available for ride-hailing through Uber's app during the safety testing period.
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