Driverless taxis could begin operating in the UK as soon as September, according to Waymo, the US self-driving car firm owned by Alphabet. Waymo showcased a fleet of its autonomous vehicles at London’s Transport Museum this week. Greenwood said autonomous vehicles had the potential to improve road safety. Uber and Lyft have also signalled they are ready to launch robotaxi services once UK regulations change, both partnering with Chinese technology firm Baidu. If approved, a London launch would mark one of the most significant steps yet in bringing large-scale autonomous transport to UK roads.