Overview
- The deal announced Tuesday between the UK and Wayve sets up a joint program to advance self-driving tech.
- The plan covers safety checks, large-scale simulation and fitting Wayve’s system into production-ready cars.
- Wayve will share results from road trials with officials to guide standards and unlock nationwide services.
- Ministers cast the tie-up as part of a Modern Industrial Strategy to draw investment, build supply chains and protect advanced manufacturing jobs.
- Company plans reported by UK media point to London robotaxi trials in 2026 with supervised features in consumer cars from 2027.