Uber plans to launch trials of fully driverless rides in the U.K. via a partnership with AI startup Wayve, starting in spring 2026. The pilot will be Uber’s first foray into so-called “Level 4” autonomous driving,

Uber Technologies has teamed up with AI specialist Wayve to trial fully autonomous rides across the UK, with no human behind the wheel, beginning in spring 2026. According to CNBC, this marks Uber’s first foray into “Level 4” autonomy in the region,

Uber will trial robotaxis - autonomous cars with no human safety driver at the wheel - in London next spring. The ride-hailing app will work with the UK artificial intelligence (AI) firm Wayve, which has been testing out the technology on the city's streets with human oversight, in line with current legislation.