Uber Partners with Wayve for Driverless Ride Tests in the UK

Uber has announced a partnership with London-based startup Wayve to conduct driverless ride tests in the UK, marking its first venture into Level 4 autonomy in the region. The collaboration aims to bring fully autonomous journeys to London''s streets, leveraging Wayve''s AI Driver technology to navigate complex urban environments.

Wayve, backed by SoftBank, specializes in AI-driven vehicle navigation, enabling cars to react in real-time to dynamic road conditions. This initiative aligns with Uber''s long-term goal of making autonomous travel both SAFE and reliable. Wayve CEO Alex Kendall described the partnership as a defining moment for UK autonomy.

The MOVE follows similar efforts by companies like Google''s Waymo in San Francisco, as global players race to advance robotaxi services. Uber''s COO Andrew MacDonald emphasized the strategic importance of the collaboration in achieving scalable self-driving solutions.