# Self-Driving Taxis Approved for London Streets This Summer

London regulators have given the green light for self-driving taxis to operate on city streets later this summer. The service, which plans to take passengers to landmarks like Leicester Square, marks a major expansion of autonomous vehicles in the UK. This could reshape urban transport and set a precedent for other major cities.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/05/self-driving-taxis-approved-london-summer-2026-wayve-uber) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:54:12 GMT