Who Controls London’s Robotaxis | London News

London’s autonomous taxi race is heating up — with Uber, Wayve, and Waymo already testing driverless fleets on the streets — but local voices are demanding Transport for London, not the government, should lead the charge. Critics argue TfL, which already oversees taxi licensing, must have final say to ensure safety, local needs, and alignment with goals like Vision Zero. While the Automated Vehicles Act shifts liability to operators, it still requires local approval — and TfL is preparing guidelines. The battle over control is on, as Londoners prepare to be the first to ride robotaxis — and the city’s transport authority wants to steer the wheel. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8969b846ef9bf07f