Waymo to Launch Robotaxi Service in London, Expanding Autonomous Vehicle Testing
Waymo is accelerating its expansion into the robotaxi market, announcing plans to begin offering consumers autonomous rides in London next year. The company will partner with fleet operations provider Moove to facilitate the service, marking a significant step in Waymo’s international ambitions.
The move comes as competition intensifies in the autonomous vehicle sector, with companies vying to establish leadership in the emerging robotaxi industry. Waymo’s london launch, coupled with ongoing testing, positions the company to potentially reshape urban transportation. The service will utilize a fleet of all-electric Jaguar I-Pace vehicles equipped with Waymo’s self-driving technology, with testing of these vehicles scheduled to begin in the coming weeks. This expansion builds on Waymo’s existing operations in the United states, where it currently offers fully autonomous rides in parts of California and Arizona.