• British-built technology debuts on the Uber platform in London, marking the UK’s first autonomous ride-hailing service.
LONDON — September 3, 2026 — Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) and Wayve today launched supervised autonomous rides in London, marking the first time autonomous trips are available in the United Kingdom. Starting today, Londoners requesting an UberX, Uber Electric, or Uber Comfort may be matched with a Wayve ride at no extra cost, with upfront fares shown in-app.
Vehicle and experience:
Riders matched with a Wayve ride will travel in an all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicle equipped with the Wayve AI Driver, as well as surround sensors. The in-vehicle experience, designed by Uber, features interactive screens available in 64 languages where riders can start their trip and view the vehicle's planned path. (....)