Uber beats Waymo as first to launch robotaxis in London

Uber beat out Waymo in launching a commercial robotaxi service in London, the city's first. The vehicles use autonomous driving tech developed by Wayve, a UK-based startup, and will initially feature safety drivers behind the wheel.

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Macron to hold first talks with UK’s Burnham after viewing Bayeux Tapestry in London

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Launch HN: RonanRX (YC S26) – Personalized Peptides and GLP-1s

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