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Self-driving, robotaxis, flying cars, robots and in-car AI: where China is now, and how ready the UK is.

Robotaxi services, UK trials, the Automated Vehicles Act, safety testing and insurance.

Pony.ai robotaxi based on a GAC Aion SUV driving in Shenzhen traffic at sunset

Self-driving, robotaxis and the rules

Pony.ai and Uber plan more than 2,000 robotaxis across Europe

Chinese self-driving company Pony.ai and Uber say they will grow their European robotaxi fleet beyond 2,000 vehicles, starting from Zagreb. No cities, dates or UK plans have been named.

7 Nov 2026 · 2 min read

Uber and Wayve test car with roof-mounted sensors crossing Tower Bridge in London

Self-driving, robotaxis and the rules

Wayve and Uber start the UK's first public autonomous rides in London

Uber riders in London can now be matched with a car driven by Wayve's AI, with a licensed driver on board to supervise. It is the first public autonomous ride service in the UK, but not yet a driverless one.

7 Nov 2026 · 3 min read

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