Uber and AI-firm Wayve launch London's first robotaxis

LONDON, Sept 3 : Uber launched autonomous rides in London on Thursday using AI technology developed by Britain's Wayve, making the city the second in Europe after Zagreb where the company offers robotaxis. Here are more details: • Initially a licensed operator will be on board to monitor the car before fully driverless operations begin at some point in the future, the companies said.• Riders who request an UberX, Uber Comfort or Uber Electric could be matched with a Wayve-powered Ford Mustang Mach-E at no additional cost. • Fewer than 20 cars will be available at launch.• Regulatory barriers remain before full driverless services can launch in London, including delays at authorisation body Transport for London.• Uber's Global Head of Autonomous Mobility Sarfraz Maredia said the launch woul