What is Wayve planning to do in London?

Wayve is planning to begin trialing Level 4 fully autonomous robotaxis in London as soon as 2026.

How did Wayve's autonomous vehicle perform during the test drive in London?

The Wayve vehicle navigated the city's streets with relative ease, handling obstacles like parked cars, cyclists, and jaywalkers, though it exhibited a more cautious and hesitant driving style compared to human Londoners.

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Autonomous Vehicles Conquer London's Chaotic Streets: Wayve's Driverless Robotaxis Set to Launch in 2026

Q: How does Wayve's approach to autonomous driving differ from traditional methods?

Wayve uses an end-to-end AI model that allows its vehicles to adapt and navigate unfamiliar environments, rather than relying on detailed maps and pre-programmed rules.

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Wayve to trial Level 4 autonomous robotaxis in London by 2026
Wayve's AI-powered cars navigate London's narrow, winding roads and obstacles
Londoners remain skeptical about self-driving cars, but Wayve aims to change that

Autonomous Vehicles Conquer London's Chaotic Streets: Wayve's Driverless Robotaxis Set to Launch in 2026

As of November 2025, the autonomous vehicle company Wayve is preparing to bring its driverless robotaxis to the streets of London. The company, which started in a Cambridge garage in 2017, has announced plans to begin trialing Level 4 fully autonomous vehicles in the capital as soon as 2026, as part of a government initiative to fast-track self-driving pilots.

Wayve's approach to autonomous driving differs from traditional methods, as the company relies on an end-to-end AI model that allows its vehicles to adapt and navigate unfamiliar environments, rather than relying on detailed maps and pre-programmed rules. This "embodied AI" approach has enabled Wayve's cars to handle the unique challenges of London's chaotic roads, which are narrow, winding, and filled with obstacles like parked cars, delivery vehicles, cyclists, and jaywalkers.