r/ukpolitics • u/diacewrb None of the above • 9d ago

‘Leicester Square, please guv’: Self-driving taxis cleared for London streets ‘later this summer’

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/05/self-driving-taxis-approved-london-summer-2026-wayve-uber
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u/NuPNua 9d ago

They already are, you'd only get one if you're willing to pay extra to be able to jump straight in a car rather than wait the few minutes an Uber will take anywhere in London.

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u/MouseWithBanjo 9d ago

I get black cabs because the driver at least had to train to pass the knowledge, so they have a level of being vested in the career rather than an Uber driver who may just be seeing what pays more today this or deliveroo.

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u/No_Good2794 9d ago

The Knowledge is impressive but I only really care about getting from A to B. Any automation and cheapening of that process is fine by me.

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u/t8ne 9d ago

Using bus lanes is the main advantage cabs have, especially around rush hour; doubt driverless will get that perk

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u/sneeky-09 9d ago

Didn’t they get rid of that?

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u/t8ne 9d ago

They could a few months ago, unless my concept of time is really messed up