Waymo gears up to launch robotaxis in London this year

A Waymo vehicle exits a charging lot on Jan 15, 2026 in Austin, Texas. London would mark the first foray into Europe for Waymo, owned by Google parent Alphabet and already present in a growing number of US cities. — AFP

LONDON: US self-driving car company Waymo said Thursday it is working with UK partners to launch driverless robotaxis in London, which are expected to begin operating later this year.

London would mark the first foray into Europe for Waymo, owned by Google parent Alphabet and already present in a growing number of US cities.