Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy noticeWaymo, the autonomous vehicle subsidiary of Google parent company Alphabet, has announced its intention to launch a fully driverless ride-hailing service in London by the fourth quarter of 2026. This ambitious timeline was revealed by Ben Loewenstein, Waymo's head of policy and government affairs for the UK and Europe, during a briefing in the capital. Waymo's entry into the London market will intensify competition, particularly with Uber-backed startup Wayve, which is expected to launch its own service in the city this year. “We’re thrilled to bring the reliability, safety and magic of Waymo to Londoners,” said Waymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana.