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‘We should all be worried’: calls grow to limit London rollout of robotaxis.

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Opposition is growing to the rollout of robotaxis in London, with a protest planned at Wayve's headquarters, Uber drivers expressing fears about their future, and local politicians calling for Transport for London to have power over licences.

Why it matters: The pushback highlights concerns over how autonomous ride-hailing services will be regulated and their impact on existing drivers as they expand in London.

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“Protest planned at Wayve HQ as Uber drivers fear for their future and city’s politicians demand TfL should have power over licences For passengers in Britain who want to try the latest ride, robotaxis are eagerly awaited: more than 100,000 are on Uber’s…”
Guardian Technology, 16 Oct 2026, 11:00.

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