The Government plans to change regulations in the second half of 2026 to enable driverless taxis to operate in the city, but has not given a specific date. How do driverless taxis work? Waymo self-driving vehicles were spotted undergoing trials in December ahead of the planned launch, with a pilot planned for April. When launched, Waymo taxis can be ordered on an app, and will not initially include airport drop-offs. Are driverless taxis safe?