Chinese tech giant Baidu is set to test its self-driving cars in London soon. Partnering with Lyft, the company aims for commercial operations this year. This move follows a similar announcement from British startup Wayve. While fully driverless rides may take longer, London is poised for a significant shift in its taxi services.

Uber has opened a London waitlist for self-driving rides powered by British startup Wayve, ahead of a 2026 trial, as Waymo lines up a rival launch.

Uber will offer self-driving minicab rides in London using Wayve’s technology.

Uber and Wayve to Launch London’s First AI Robotaxis