Waymo robotaxi London will start with on-road testing of Jaguar I‑PACE electric vehicles with trained safety drivers; if regulators approve, paying riders could access the service in 2026, with Waymo citing significantly lower injury-causing crash rates compared with human drivers.
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Waymo launches robotaxi testing in London using Jaguar I‑PACE EVs with safety drivers.
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Testing follows Tokyo trials and existing U.S. commercial operations in five cities; rollout depends on UK regulatory approvals.
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Waymo reports 100 million autonomous miles, 10 million paid trips, and claims far fewer injury-causing crashes than human drivers.
Waymo robotaxi London: Waymo begins London testing with Jaguar I‑PACE EVs and safety drivers; safety stats and timeline explained — read COINOTAG’s full report.
Published: 2025-10-15 | Updated: 2025-10-15 | By COINOTAG
What is the Waymo robotaxi London rollout?
Waymo robotaxi London is a phased launch in which Waymo will deploy Jaguar I‑PACE electric robotaxis for on-road testing in London with trained safety personnel present initially; the company aims to begin paid operations in 2026 pending regulatory approvals. The program builds on Waymo’s existing commercial operations in multiple U.S. cities and testing in Tokyo.
How will the London trials operate and who are the partners?
Waymo will conduct tests with safety drivers in the vehicle during an initial human-supervised phase. The firm plans to use Jaguar I‑PACE electric cars equipped with the Waymo Driver technology. Operational support and vehicle financing services will be provided through a partnership with Moove, which handles charging, cleaning and repairs for fleet operators. Uber is a recent investor in Moove. Waymo already staffs engineering teams in London and Oxford to support local deployment.
What regulatory and policy context supports the launch?
The United Kingdom government introduced a faster approval process for self-driving commercial trials in June 2025 to encourage investment in autonomous vehicle technology. Waymo’s London timeline depends on clearances from relevant UK regulators and local authorities; the company has signaled it will begin testing in the coming months and move to paid services only after required approvals are secured.
Waymo’s safety data and operational footprint
Waymo cites proprietary safety metrics to support expansion: it reports its technology is involved in injury-causing crashes five times less often than human drivers, and claims a 12-fold reduction in injury-causing incidents involving pedestrians compared to humans. Waymo also states its autonomous vehicles have driven 100 million miles on public roads without a human driver and completed more than 10 million paid trips. Alphabet’s Other Bets division, which houses Waymo, reported $373 million in revenue in Q2 2025; Alphabet will publish Q3 results on October 29, 2025 (Alphabet reported results referenced as plain text).
Frequently Asked Questions
When will paying customers be able to use Waymo robotaxi London?
Waymo says paid service could begin in 2026 if the company secures necessary approvals from UK regulators and local authorities. Initial months will focus on supervised testing with safety drivers; progression to commercial trips follows regulator clearance and operational readiness.
Is Waymo safer than human drivers in city environments?
Waymo reports its systems have fewer injury-causing crashes than human drivers—about five times fewer overall and roughly 12 times fewer for pedestrian-involved incidents—based on the company’s internal analysis of its fleet operations and safety data.
Key Takeaways
- Planned London tests: Waymo will test Jaguar I‑PACE EV robotaxis on London roads with safety drivers before seeking permission for paid rides.
- Safety claims: Waymo highlights substantial safety advantages in its internal data—100 million autonomous miles and lower rates of injury-causing crashes.
- Regulatory dependency: The timeline depends on approvals under the UK’s updated faster-approval process; commercial service is contingent on regulators’ sign-off.
Conclusion
The Waymo robotaxi London rollout extends the company’s global expansion from the U.S. and Tokyo into one of Europe’s largest urban markets, leveraging Jaguar I‑PACE electric vehicles, local engineering teams, and a partnership with Moove. Waymo’s internal safety metrics and the UK’s streamlined approval process underpin the plan, but commercial availability remains conditional on regulatory clearance. COINOTAG will monitor developments and publish updates as approvals progress and testing data becomes available.
Sources and context
Reporting draws on Waymo statements, company safety and mileage figures, UK government policy announcements on autonomous vehicle approvals (June 2025), and Alphabet financial disclosures (Alphabet Q2 2025 revenue cited). These sources are referenced as plain text to preserve self-contained reporting and comply with internal linking rules.
