Launch of fully driverless taxis in London is delayed – here’s why

• The introduction of fully driverless taxis in London is facing delays beyond initial 2026 targets due to regulatory hurdles.
• Transport for London confirmed that no operators have yet completed vehicle registrations or submitted permit applications to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency.
• The Department for Transport indicated that the full regulatory framework to introduce self-driving cars is currently being developed for 2027.
• Transport for London stated that its operational guidance will be published shortly, though no specific release date has been confirmed.
• Uber and vehicle partner Wayve plan an interim small-scale pilot offering self-driving taxi rides with a human safety driver behind the wheel.

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Driverless taxi rollout delayed in London after regulatory hurdles