TfL requested to use new powers to crack down on e-bike parking
City Hall has urged Transport for London (TfL) to use new regulatory powers granted by the government to crack down on “nuisance” e-bike parking across the capital. The The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act empowers TfL to legally license e-bike operators and potentially cap the number of bikes on London’s streets if necessary, says the Standard. London boroughs […]
Wayve’s driverless taxis able to pick up fares in London this summer
Londoners will soon be able to hail AI-powered vehicles through Uber as the British technology company Wayve prepares for its public launch in a few weeks’ time. Wayve, the British company founded by two University of Cambridge students, plans to offer its vehicles to paying passengers in the capital “in the next couple of months”, […]
Wayve’s Fischer says London driverless car novelty will wear off ‘within minutes’
Wayve believes Londoners will stop noticing they are sitting in driverless cars within minutes of using them, as the UK AI startup prepares to launch autonomous vehicles on Uber’s network in the capital. Katie Fischer, Wayve’s vice president of commercial and operations, said the company expected passengers to move quickly from novelty to habit once […]
Private hire drivers fight back as union joins growing revolt against robo-ridehail expansion in London
The App Drivers and Couriers Union (ADCU) has formally backed a planned protest against Waymo’s autonomous vehicle rollout in Brent, escalating opposition to driverless vehicle trials in northwest London. According to TaxiPoint, the union confirmed it will support a joint action organised alongside Brent Greens in Harlesden on Friday 22 May, with members urged to […]
Safety-critical temporary weight restriction on Vauxhall Bridge to be introduced
A new safety-critical 18 tonne weight restriction, except buses and emergency vehicles, will be introduced on the Vauxhall Bridge from 1 July 2026 to ensure the structure remains safe for everyone using it. A diversion route for vehicles above this weight will be put in place for those travelling both northbound and southbound. Vauxhall Bridge carries 39,500 vehicles every […]
Driverless cars will kill the London taxi, says Spectator article
An article in the Spectator by broadcaster Jonathan Sacerdoti, has concluded that the advent of robotaxis will eventually see the end of the traditional London black cab. “Over the last few weeks I’ve been flying in and out of different US cities to record a series of interviews for an upcoming documentary series,” writes Sacerdoti. […]
Is the black market to blame for record number of e-bike and e-scooter fires?
E-bike and e-scooter fires in the UK reached record highs in 2025, with experts blaming unsafe batteries from online marketplaces and a growing black market. London saw the most incidents, and a fatal blaze in north London highlighted the risks. The government is consulting on tougher safety laws to curb dangerous products sold online, says […]
Waymo robotaxis accused of using London black cab EV charging points
Waymo is blaming ‘human error’ after self-driving vehicles took electric taxi charging points reserved for London’s black cabs. According to The Telegraph, London’s taxi drivers have clashed with Waymo after its vehicles were found taking up electric charging bays reserved for black cabs. Taxi groups said there had been multiple cases of Waymo’s electric vehicles using dedicated e-taxi […]
Lime director says cyclists should be given priority at lights
Traffic lights in London should automatically turn green for cyclists to help speed up their journeys, according to Lime’s policy director. The majority of traffic light systems in London are fitted with sensors that detect buses approaching. They then turn green sooner to let them pass or stay on green for longer, says the BBC. […]
A fascinating social experiment: Should we be worried about autonomous taxis, asks UCL professor
Driverless taxis are heading to London, and Professor Jack Stilgoe (UCL Science & Technology) calls the rollout a “fascinating social experiment”. Writing in The Guardian, he raises concerns about their safety, suitability for UK roads and how we’ll fix them when they go wrong. “Having run surveys of public attitudes, my sense is that the […]