Politics · 13 May 2026

Wayve partners with UK Government on self-driving cars

The UK's self-driving car technology is set for significant advancement following a new government partnership. Self-driving company Wayve signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government to deepen collaboration and share research on automated vehicles. Business Secretary Peter Kyle said this backs high-growth British scale-ups, as Wayve plans London robotaxi trials in 2026.

By BriefTea Editorial · 13 May 2026 at 8:29

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