Technology · 23 February 2026
Robotaxi Trials Kick Off in London as Waymo, Baidu, and Wayve Gear Up Amid Black Cab Concerns
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London is preparing to launch government-backed robotaxi trials this spring with autonomous vehicles from UK startup Wayve, US firm Waymo, and China’s Baidu ready to hit the city’s complex streets. The trials aim to test self-driving taxis on real roads, but London’s iconic black cab drivers remain skeptical, arguing that the technology may struggle with the capital’s ancient road layout and busy pedestrian traffic.
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