Uber launched the UK's first robotaxi service in London on 2026-04-12, initially deploying a fleet of 15 autonomous Ford Mustang electric vehicles. ^[1] Uber added Wayve's autonomous vehicles to its app on Thursday, launching London's first self-driving taxis for hire. ^[2] Each of the 15 initial autonomous vehicles in London must have a human safety driver behind the wheel ready to take control if anything goes wrong. ^[3] Uber surveyed London-based customers via the app and found that more than 100,000 respondents said they would choose a self-driving taxi if one was available. ^[4] Alex Kendall, co-founder and CEO of Wayve, stated that the AI Driver technology is still maturing but that robotaxi services without a safety driver will eventually come. ^[5] Regulatory approval for fully autonomous operations without a safety driver is now seen as unlikely this year. ^[6] The Wayve autonomous vehicles currently operate with a licensed human driver sitting in the front seat to take over controls if needed. ^[7] Uber's global head of autonomous mobility and delivery Sarfraz Maredia said on 2026-04-12 that human drivers will remain on Uber London for a long time to come as the market grows. ^[8]