London mayor calls for a cap on robotaxi numbers
London mayor Sadiq Khan has called for a cap on robotaxis in the capital as the UK government prepares to allow driverless vehicles.
By GennnAi··1 min read
Khan questions the impact on air quality, congestion and the livelihoods of drivers. Transport for London can currently only give or refuse consent for fully autonomous vehicles, not license services. Uber has offered limited rides in Wayve cars since September, with a safety driver. Freenow by Lyft hopes to launch driverless Baidu robotaxis as early as next year; about 24 are being tested in Brent.
Source: The Guardian, published on November 1, 2026.