Self-driving taxis cleared for London streets 'later this summer'

Self-driving taxis cleared for London streets 'later this summer'(theguardian.com)

5 points by roryirvine 10 days ago | 3 comments

roryirvine 10 days ago |

This is approval for the Wayve/Uber service but ApolloGo/Lyft and Waymo are unlikely to be far behind.

I've seen both the Wayve and Waymo being tested on the roads where I live. No real complaints about either, though a Waymo did flash its headlights at me when I ran out in front of it at a zebra crossing which I hope was meant as an acknowledgment rather than a warning.

beardyw 10 days ago | |

Yes, the 'pedestrians first' vibe in London may be a learning curve for these. Where I live there are several junctions ,(without crossings) where folks just step out and expect cars to wait.

nephihaha 10 days ago |

This is going to be interesting. London streets are a different prospect from American ones (a lot narrower and windier in the suburbs).