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Radio London,29 Jan 2026,6 mins

Is London ready for driverless taxis?

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Driverless, so-called 'robotaxis' were once regarded as something from science-fiction. But they are now coming to London - and it could be as soon as September. Waymo, a US driverless car firm owned by Google, is launching a pilot service in April, after which they hope to make self-driving cars a reality in London once the rules permit. But is London ready? (Image credit: Getty Images)

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