London Mayor Sadiq Khan calls for a cap on robotaxis as the UK prepares to allow driverless vehicles in the capital

Summary

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has called for a cap on the number of robotaxis on the capital's streets, as the UK government is poised to allow fully driverless vehicles to operate in London. Khan said politicians had failed to "grasp the pace of change" from the technology, which he said could threaten jobs and increase congestion in the city. He also questioned the impact on air quality and whether the rules for autonomous cars are fit for purpose.

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1. The Guardian

   1 Nov 2026, 10:00 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that Mayor Sadiq Khan has called for a cap on the numbers of robotaxis on London's streets as the UK government is poised to allow fully driverless vehicles in the capital.