Uk: First Self-Driving Taxi and Bus Services to Hit the Roads Next Spring

On July 21, it was reported that the UK Department for Transport announced today that it is conducting a consultation on the licensing scheme for autonomous vehicle services, which will end on September 28. The announcement stated that the key legal framework for regulating new autonomous passenger services is now beginning. This follows a recent decision to quickly pilot these services.The first batch of autonomous vehicles for taxi, private hire, and bus services will be on the road starting from spring 2026.。

IT Home noticed that British embodied intelligence company Wayve has previously announced a partnership with Uber to develop and launch public road trials of Level 4 fully autonomous vehicles in London, testing Level 4 technology in a city with road layouts and traffic rules that are significantly different from those in the United States.

As for Tesla, there have been reports that due to recent regulatory adjustments in Europe,Its autonomous driving system may not be fully launched in Europe until 2028.。

UK Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander once stated:

The future of transportation is about to arrive. Autonomous vehicles can bring job opportunities, investment, and provide the UK with the chance to become one of the world leaders in new technology.

Road safety is at the heart of our pilot programs and legislation. We continue to take bold measures to create jobs, support British industry, and drive innovation to achieve our transformation plans.