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Robotaxis granted licence to operate in London An electric Ford Mustang Mach-E with Wayve AI self-driving techology drives through London, UK. Self-driving taxis have moved a step closer after Transport for London (TfL) granted private hire licences to a fleet of autonomous vehicles - on the condition that a human driver is present. Uber said inspectors had confirmed that vehicles using technology by British firm Wayve met all of TfL s policy and safety standards. Under the terms of the PHV licence, a qualified driver must be present and remain responsible for the car. Journeys could begin later this year. A TfL spokesperson said safety was its top priority and any new vehicle licensed to carry passengers in London must align with its t

Robotaxis granted licence to operate in London An electric Ford Mustang Mach-E with Wayve AI self-driving techology drives through London, UK. Self-driving taxis have moved a step closer after Transport for London (TfL) granted private hire licences to a fleet of autonomous vehicles - on the condition that a human driver is present. Uber said inspectors had confirmed that vehicles using technology by British firm Wayve met all of TfL s policy and safety standards. Under the terms of the PHV licence, a qualified driver must be present and remain responsible for the car. Journeys could begin later this year. A TfL spokesperson said safety was its top priority and any new vehicle licensed to carry passengers in London must align with its t

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Robotaxis granted licence to operate in London An electric Ford Mustang Mach-E with Wayve AI self-driving techology drives through London, UK. Self-driving taxis have moved a step closer after Transport for London (TfL) granted private hire licences to a fleet of autonomous vehicles - on the condition that a human driver is present. Uber said inspectors had confirmed that vehicles using technology by British firm Wayve met all of TfL s policy and safety standards. Under the terms of the PHV licence, a qualified driver must be present and remain responsible for the car. Journeys could begin later this year. A TfL spokesperson said safety was its top priority and any new vehicle licensed to carry passengers in London must align with its t

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