Waymo is expanding to London with public robotaxi rides coming soon

Fully autonomous technology developer Waymo continues to expand the reach of its test fleet as well as bona fide customer rides without a driver present. This morning, Waymo shared plans to expand across the pond to London, with public robotaxi rides expected sooner than you might think. 2025 has already been a notable year for… Continue reading Waymo is expanding to London with public robotaxi rides coming soon

Waymo plans robotaxi launch in London, marking its European debut

Waymo self-driving cars with roof-mounted sensor arrays traveling near palm trees and modern buildings along the Embarcadero, San Francisco, California, February 21, 2025.  Smith Collection/gado | Archive Photos | Getty Images Alphabet‘s Waymo is bringing its driverless ride-hailing services to London, the first European market for its robotaxi. The company said in a release on… Continue reading Waymo plans robotaxi launch in London, marking its European debut

SMMT statement on Waymo London launch announcement

SMMT comment on Waymo London launch announcement The anticipated arrival of self-driving cars in London next year is a landmark moment, tangibly translating the ambition of Britain’s advanced regulatory framework into a social and mobility revolution. With the right legislation in place, we will be well-positioned to unlock the benefits of automated vehicles – safer… Continue reading SMMT statement on Waymo London launch announcement

Moove and Waymo expand partnership to bring autonomous ride-hailing to London

Moove and Waymo expand their partnership from the U.S. to London The collaboration underscores a shared commitment to road safety, sustainability, and innovation in one of the world’s largest ride-hailing markets  This partnership represents another major milestone in Moove’s journey to help redefine global urban mobility DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Moove, the global… Continue reading Moove and Waymo expand partnership to bring autonomous ride-hailing to London

Waymo self-driving Jaguar I-Pace taxis coming to UK next year

Fully self-driving taxis from US firm Waymo will take to UK roads next year as part of a new government-backed pilot scheme that aims to accelerate the launch of driverless tech in the country. The ride-hailing service will begin in London and use a fleet of specially adapted Jaguar I-Pace SUVs. Waymo already runs driverless… Continue reading Waymo self-driving Jaguar I-Pace taxis coming to UK next year

Waymo plans to launch a robotaxi service in London in 2026

Waymo said on Wednesday it will offer a commercial robotaxi service in London in 2026, marking the Alphabet-owned company’s second international expansion following Tokyo. The announcement follows weeks of speculation fueled by a couple of London-based job postings. Waymo already has ties to the U.K: In 2019, the company acquired Latent Logic, a U.K. startup… Continue reading Waymo plans to launch a robotaxi service in London in 2026

Driverless taxis from Waymo will be on London’s roads next year, US firm announces

A Waymo autonomous taxi in San Francisco. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images View image in fullscreen A Waymo autonomous taxi in San Francisco. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images Driverless taxis from Waymo will be on London’s roads next year, US firm announces Cars with human safety drivers will appear in coming weeks as permissions are sought for fully autonomous… Continue reading Driverless taxis from Waymo will be on London’s roads next year, US firm announces

Moove and Waymo expand partnership to bring autonomous ride-hailing to London

Moove and Waymo expand their partnership from the U.S. to London The collaboration underscores a shared commitment to road safety, sustainability, and innovation in one of the world’s largest ride-hailing markets  This partnership represents another major milestone in Moove’s journey to help redefine global urban mobility DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Moove, the global… Continue reading Moove and Waymo expand partnership to bring autonomous ride-hailing to London

Waymo poaches top Tesla audio engineer

Waymo has poached a top Tesla audio engineer to lead the In-car Audio and Infotainment experience inside its autonomous vehicles. Tesla and Waymo have a sort of rivalry as they are both working toward deploying autonomous driving systems. Earlier this year, there was a little back and forth about having the biggest service area in… Continue reading Waymo poaches top Tesla audio engineer