

Transport for London have granted Private Hire Vehicle licences to Wayve’s autonomous vehicles



More than 100,000 Londoners have signed up for chance to be first riders



Later this Summer, a select few who have

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Transport for London have granted Private Hire Vehicle licences to Wayve’s autonomous vehicles

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More than 100,000 Londoners have signed up for chance to be first riders

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Later this Summer, a select few who have signed up to the Interest List will have the opportunity to take an early trip, as we fine tune the experience ahead of the full public launch

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Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UBER">UBER</a>) and Wayve’s partnership to bring autonomous rides to London has taken an important step forward after Transport for London (TfL) granted Private Hire Vehicle licences to a number of Wayve’s autonomous all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The cars, which are equipped with the Wayve AI Driver and surround cameras and radar, were inspected to confirm that these vehicles meet all of TfL’s policy and safety standards.

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The licensing of the vehicles completes the "triple-lock" requirement for Private Hire trips, where the operator, driver and vehicle must all hold licences with the same licensing authority. Trips will take place under the<i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> </i>Government’s AV Trialling Code of Practice and Uber’s TfL Private Hire Operator licence. Wayve’s vehicles are designed to operate autonomously, and will do the driving, with a trained and TfL licensed private hire driver onboard to oversee the trip and provide support or take over driving if needed.

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There has been strong interest from Londoners in the chance to take a trip in an autonomous Wayve on Uber. In the last eight weeks alone, more than 100,000 Londoners have signed up to join Uber’s <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.uber.com%2Fgb%2Fen%2Fr%2Fautonomous%2Flondon-eng-gb%2F&amp;esheet=54583767&amp;newsitemid=20260805148313&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Interest+List&amp;index=1&amp;md5=4cf26f7b3a865315997a2e04ec230da0" shape="rect">Interest List</a>, giving them a chance to be matched with a Wayve autonomous ride at launch. To help fine-tune the experience and inform the future of transport in London, later this summer, select riders who joined the Interest List will get access to Wayve rides to give feedback on the experience, as the companies prepare for the full public launch.

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<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Sarah Gates, VP Global Affairs &amp; Assurance, said: </b>"<i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">This licence is an important step towards giving Londoners the chance to experience autonomous driving technology. The responsible deployment of these vehicles will bring us safer, cleaner and quieter streets, and we’re proud to continue working alongside regulators, communities, and the public as we take the next steps towards making autonomous rides a reality in the capital."</i>

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<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Annie Duvnjak, Global Head of Autonomous Mobility Operations at Uber, said:</b> "<i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">This licence is a key milestone in bringing autonomous rides to London on Uber. Our interest list has seen an incredible response from Londoners who are excited to experience Wayve&#39;s British-built autonomous driving technology.</i>"

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Wayve’s AI-first approach, known as <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwayve.ai%2Ftechnology%2Fav2-0%2F&amp;esheet=54583767&amp;newsitemid=20260805148313&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=AV2.0&amp;index=2&amp;md5=e552d6ab01c39fbb26f64b6cb821c97b" shape="rect">AV2.0</a>, moves beyond the constraints of traditional AV systems that rely on HD maps, hand-coded rules, or geofenced domains. Instead, Wayve’s AI Driver learns from experience like a human driver, enabling it to adapt to new roads, vehicles, weather conditions, and cities with unprecedented speed and efficiency. Built and trained on UK roads, Wayve’s autonomous driving technology has been testing in London’s challenging roads since 2018, and has since demonstrated its adaptability across more than 500 cities worldwide.

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Uber is focused on making electric, shared, and autonomous transportation a reality. With <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.uber.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fautonomous%2F&amp;esheet=54583767&amp;newsitemid=20260805148313&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=more+than+30+AV+partners&amp;index=3&amp;md5=3e15ec9b0976f9230b9d4a1ca1d29e64" shape="rect">more than 30 AV partners</a> and millions of autonomous trips completed each year, the company is building the industry’s first hybrid network—where autonomous vehicles and drivers work side by side to make transportation more affordable, sustainable, and accessible for all.

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<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">About Uber</b>

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Uber’s mission is to create opportunity through movement. We started in 2010 to solve a simple problem: how do you get access to a ride at the touch of a button? More than 75 billion trips later, we’re building products to get people closer to where they want to be. By changing how people, food, and things move through cities, Uber is a platform that opens up the world to new possibilities.

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<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">About Wayve</b>

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Founded in 2017, Wayve is the leading developer of Embodied AI technology for automated driving. Its advanced AI software and foundation models for autonomy enable vehicles to perceive, understand, and navigate any environment, enhancing the usability and safety of autonomous driving systems. Wayve develops mapless and hardware-agnostic Embodied AI products for automakers and fleet owners, accelerating the path from assisted to automated driving. Backed by top investors like SoftBank Group, NVIDIA, Uber, and Eclipse Ventures, Wayve’s mission is to reimagine mobility with embodied intelligence. To learn more, please visit <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wayve.ai&amp;esheet=54583767&amp;newsitemid=20260805148313&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.wayve.ai&amp;index=4&amp;md5=e3a5161b56d8bb16d30645e82e784406" shape="rect">www.wayve.ai</a>.

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Uber: <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="mailto:press@uber.com" shape="rect">press@uber.com 
</a><br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>Wayve: media@wayve.ai

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UBER

Wayve and Uber Move a Step Closer to Autonomous Rides in London

TfL grants Wayve-enabled Uber autonomous rides in London, a regulatory milestone

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    <h3>Information</h3>
    <p>Transport for London have granted Private Hire Vehicle licences to Wayve’s autonomous vehicles



More than 100,000 Londoners have signed up for chance to be first riders



Later this Summer, a select few who have</p>
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  <section data-block="ai-summary-paragraph">
    <h3>AI Summary</h3>
    <p>Transport for London granted Private Hire Vehicle licenses to Wayve’s autonomous Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles used by Uber in London, enabling autonomous rides under the AV Trialling Code of Practice. More than 100,000 Londoners joined Uber’s Interest List, and select early riders will test Wayve rides this summer ahead of a full launch. The milestone validates Uber&#039;s hybrid EV/autonomous strategy in a major market.</p>
  </section>

  <section data-block="ai-summary-bullets">
    <h3>Key Points</h3>
    <ul><li>TfL licenses Wayve autonomous Ford Mach-E vehicles for Uber London rides.</li><li>Over 100,000 Londoners signed up for Uber-Wayve Interest List.</li><li>Select riders to trial Wayve rides this summer ahead of full launch.</li><li>Wayve&#039;s AV2.0 AI Driver learns from experience and operates without HD maps.</li></ul>
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  <section data-block="companies-mentioned">
    <h3>Companies Mentioned</h3>
    <ul><li><strong>Uber Technologies, Inc. (UBER)</strong>: Partner in London autonomous rides via Wayve; regulatory milestone supports its AV strategy.</li><li><strong>Wayve (N/A)</strong>: Autonomous driving tech provider; London pilot marks key milestone with Uber.</li><li><strong>Ford Motor Company (F)</strong>: Supplies autonomous Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles used in the pilot.</li><li><strong>Transport for London (N/A)</strong>: Licensing authority enabling autonomous trials; regulatory gate for Uber-Wayve in London.</li></ul>
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  <section data-block="category">
    <h3>Industry News</h3>
    <p>Industry News: regulatory progress and strategic collaboration in autonomous mobility affecting market landscape.</p>
  </section>

  <section data-block="market-moving">
    <h3>Market-Moving</h3>
    <ul><li>TfL&#039;s licensing milestone validates Uber&#039;s autonomous mobility strategy in a major market.</li><li>Interest List momentum signals strong consumer appetite for autonomous rides.</li><li>Summer pilot participation creates near-term catalysts for coverage and data collection.</li><li>Wayve AV2.0 claims could affect fleet efficiency and capital deployment in Uber&#039;s network.</li></ul>
  </section>

  <section data-block="key-facts">
    <h3>Key Facts</h3>
    <ul><li>TfL granted Private Hire Vehicle licences to Wayve’s autonomous Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles.</li><li>Over 100,000 Londoners signed up for the Interest List in the last eight weeks.</li><li>Select riders on the Interest List will gain early access to Wayve rides this summer.</li><li>Wayve’s AV2.0 AI Driver learns from experience; tested in London since 2018 and in 500+ cities.</li><li>Uber has more than 30 AV partners and conducts millions of autonomous trips annually.</li></ul>
  </section>

  <section data-block="trading-thesis">
    <h3>Trading Thesis</h3>
    <p>Near-term bullish for Uber’s AV goals; London trials with Wayve could unlock regulatory momentum and future revenue in Europe within 12–24 months.</p>
  </section>
</section>


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Transport for London have granted Private Hire Vehicle licences to Wayve’s autonomous vehicles

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More than 100,000 Londoners have signed up for chance to be first riders

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Later this Summer, a select few who have signed up to the Interest List will have the opportunity to take an early trip, as we fine tune the experience ahead of the full public launch

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Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UBER">UBER</a>) and Wayve’s partnership to bring autonomous rides to London has taken an important step forward after Transport for London (TfL) granted Private Hire Vehicle licences to a number of Wayve’s autonomous all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The cars, which are equipped with the Wayve AI Driver and surround cameras and radar, were inspected to confirm that these vehicles meet all of TfL’s policy and safety standards.

</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
The licensing of the vehicles completes the "triple-lock" requirement for Private Hire trips, where the operator, driver and vehicle must all hold licences with the same licensing authority. Trips will take place under the<i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> </i>Government’s AV Trialling Code of Practice and Uber’s TfL Private Hire Operator licence. Wayve’s vehicles are designed to operate autonomously, and will do the driving, with a trained and TfL licensed private hire driver onboard to oversee the trip and provide support or take over driving if needed.

</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
There has been strong interest from Londoners in the chance to take a trip in an autonomous Wayve on Uber. In the last eight weeks alone, more than 100,000 Londoners have signed up to join Uber’s <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.uber.com%2Fgb%2Fen%2Fr%2Fautonomous%2Flondon-eng-gb%2F&amp;esheet=54583767&amp;newsitemid=20260805148313&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Interest+List&amp;index=1&amp;md5=4cf26f7b3a865315997a2e04ec230da0" shape="rect">Interest List</a>, giving them a chance to be matched with a Wayve autonomous ride at launch. To help fine-tune the experience and inform the future of transport in London, later this summer, select riders who joined the Interest List will get access to Wayve rides to give feedback on the experience, as the companies prepare for the full public launch.

</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Sarah Gates, VP Global Affairs &amp; Assurance, said: </b>"<i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">This licence is an important step towards giving Londoners the chance to experience autonomous driving technology. The responsible deployment of these vehicles will bring us safer, cleaner and quieter streets, and we’re proud to continue working alongside regulators, communities, and the public as we take the next steps towards making autonomous rides a reality in the capital."</i>

</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Annie Duvnjak, Global Head of Autonomous Mobility Operations at Uber, said:</b> "<i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">This licence is a key milestone in bringing autonomous rides to London on Uber. Our interest list has seen an incredible response from Londoners who are excited to experience Wayve&#39;s British-built autonomous driving technology.</i>"

</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
Wayve’s AI-first approach, known as <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwayve.ai%2Ftechnology%2Fav2-0%2F&amp;esheet=54583767&amp;newsitemid=20260805148313&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=AV2.0&amp;index=2&amp;md5=e552d6ab01c39fbb26f64b6cb821c97b" shape="rect">AV2.0</a>, moves beyond the constraints of traditional AV systems that rely on HD maps, hand-coded rules, or geofenced domains. Instead, Wayve’s AI Driver learns from experience like a human driver, enabling it to adapt to new roads, vehicles, weather conditions, and cities with unprecedented speed and efficiency. Built and trained on UK roads, Wayve’s autonomous driving technology has been testing in London’s challenging roads since 2018, and has since demonstrated its adaptability across more than 500 cities worldwide.

</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
Uber is focused on making electric, shared, and autonomous transportation a reality. With <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.uber.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fautonomous%2F&amp;esheet=54583767&amp;newsitemid=20260805148313&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=more+than+30+AV+partners&amp;index=3&amp;md5=3e15ec9b0976f9230b9d4a1ca1d29e64" shape="rect">more than 30 AV partners</a> and millions of autonomous trips completed each year, the company is building the industry’s first hybrid network—where autonomous vehicles and drivers work side by side to make transportation more affordable, sustainable, and accessible for all.

</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">About Uber</b>

</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
Uber’s mission is to create opportunity through movement. We started in 2010 to solve a simple problem: how do you get access to a ride at the touch of a button? More than 75 billion trips later, we’re building products to get people closer to where they want to be. By changing how people, food, and things move through cities, Uber is a platform that opens up the world to new possibilities.

</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">About Wayve</b>

</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
Founded in 2017, Wayve is the leading developer of Embodied AI technology for automated driving. Its advanced AI software and foundation models for autonomy enable vehicles to perceive, understand, and navigate any environment, enhancing the usability and safety of autonomous driving systems. Wayve develops mapless and hardware-agnostic Embodied AI products for automakers and fleet owners, accelerating the path from assisted to automated driving. Backed by top investors like SoftBank Group, NVIDIA, Uber, and Eclipse Ventures, Wayve’s mission is to reimagine mobility with embodied intelligence. To learn more, please visit <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wayve.ai&amp;esheet=54583767&amp;newsitemid=20260805148313&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.wayve.ai&amp;index=4&amp;md5=e3a5161b56d8bb16d30645e82e784406" shape="rect">www.wayve.ai</a>.

</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><img xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" alt="" src="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=bwnews&amp;sty=20260805148313r1&amp;sid=benz2&amp;distro=nx&amp;lang=en" style="width:0;height:0"></img><span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="bwct31415"></span></p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" id="mmgallerylink"><span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" id="mmgallerylink-phrase">View source version on businesswire.com: </span><span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" id="mmgallerylink-link"><a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260805148313/en/" rel="nofollow">https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260805148313/en/</a></span></p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
Uber: <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="mailto:press@uber.com" shape="rect">press@uber.com 
</a><br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>Wayve: media@wayve.ai

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Transport for London granted Private Hire Vehicle licenses to Wayve’s autonomous Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles used by Uber in London, enabling autonomous rides under the AV Trialling Code of Practice. More than 100,000 Londoners joined Uber’s Interest List, and select early riders will test Wayve rides this summer ahead of a full launch. The milestone validates Uber's hybrid EV/autonomous strategy in a major market.

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