Calls grow to limit London robotaxi rollout

Summary

Calls are growing in London to limit the rollout of robotaxis, as Uber drivers worry about their future and politicians seek more licensing power for Transport for London (TfL). The Guardian reports that a protest is planned at Wayve’s headquarters and that more than 100,000 people in London are on Uber’s waitlist after the first UK robotaxi services started in September.

Timeline

1. The Guardian

   16 Oct 2026, 11:00 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that a protest is planned at Wayve’s headquarters as Uber drivers fear for their livelihoods and politicians call for TfL to have power over robotaxi licences.