Waymo has taken the Tesla Robotaxi threat seriously.
On Wednesday, the company announced it's launching its autonomous ride-hailing service in London in 2026.
The service will be offered, in truly British fashion, via a fleet of Jaguar Land Rover vehicles. Customers will be able to hail them via Waymo's app, and the company highlighted the fact that its cars will operate without a human behind the wheel.
There's no word on which areas Waymo's service will cover, though Waymo said it plans to serve Londoners and the city's "millions of visitors" next year. The company's official FAQ for London says it's conducting "extensive trials and safety validation work across select boroughs of London."
Fun fact: The Waymo cars in London will have the steering wheel on the left side, as the co