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How do London licences work?
Transport for London (TfL) is responsible for regulating private hire vehicles, including taxis and minicabs, across the capital. Granting Wayve these licences means TfL has assessed their self-driving technology and deemed it safe enough to operate on London roads, albeit with a human safety driver for now.
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