# U.S. ‌robotaxi company Waymo said on Wednesday it was aiming ‌to launch its fully driverless ride-hailing service in London by ‌the fourth quarter of 2026.

*robotics · news · 2026-01-28 · The Star*

## Key points

- Waymo aims to launch fully driverless ride-hailing in London by Q4 2026.
- Waymo's head of UK and Europe policy set this timeline at a London briefing.
- The UK government is creating a regulatory framework for safe autonomous vehicle deployment.
- Competitor Wayve, backed by Uber, is expected to launch in London this year.

**Companies:** Alphabet, Tesla, Waymo
**Countries:** United Kingdom, United States

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