Uber Ready for Driverless Cars in UK, But Gov’t Delays Approval

Uber has said it is now ready to go with driverless taxis in the UK, but the government has pushed back the date it expects to approve fully self-driving vehicles.

The previous administration said fully autonomous cars were set to be on roads by 2026, but the new government says it is now more likely to happen in the second half of 2027.

While limited self-driving technology is already permitted on UK roads, a human driver must be at the wheel and responsible for the vehicle, even if automated technology is being used.

A poll by YouGov in 2024 suggested that 37 percent of Brits would feel very unsafe travelling in a car without a driver.