Uber robotaxis hit London's streets, but with humans still behind the wheel

TL;DR

Uber has deployed 15 autonomous vehicles in London in partnership with Wayve.
A human supervisor must be present in the vehicle due to current regulations.
The robotaxis cannot yet make trips to the airport.
Wayve's AI learns from diverse driving experiences globally, unlike competitors who map cities first.
Challenges in London include numerous roundabouts, high numbers of cyclists and pedestrians, and frequent roadwork.
A test ride showed the robotaxi operating autonomously but requiring supervisor intervention in a narrow passageway.
Uber believes robotaxis will not pose a near-term risk to black cab drivers, as the market is growing.

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