Global Scans · Driverless · Weekly Summary

• [New] Waymo plans to launch its autonomous taxi service, Waymo One, in Washington, D.C., by 2026. Robinson Nature Center
• [New] Uber is already piloting autonomous rides in places like Saudi Arabia and plans to launch driverless service in the San Francisco Bay Area using electric SUVs adapted for autonomy. RoboticsNewsAI
• [New] A popular robotaxi company plans to launch its first fully autonomous fleet in Arizona by the end of 2025. Driverless Commute
• [New] Waymo plans to increase its weekly autonomous rides from the hundreds of thousands to one million by the end of 2026. Observer
• [New] At an event in New York City, GM said it plans to bring eyes-off autonomous driving to its current Super Cruise hands-free assisted-driving software, which GM said offers enhanced convenience and safety. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Tesla envisions deploying fleets of autonomous robotaxis by the end of 2025 to transform urban landscapes across America. OpenTools
• [New] Waymo last week said it plans to launch its fully driverless ride-hailing service in London in 2026, looking to expand its footprint to major international cities. Insurance Journal
• [New] Baidu has teamed up with Lyft to roll out its Apollo Go autonomous vehicles in Europe, starting in Germany and the UK by 2026, with Lyft operating the platform and Baidu providing vehicles and core technology. ThinkChina - Big Reads, Opinions & Columns on China
• [New] The European Commission's mobility strategy calls for large-scale autonomous integration by 2030, while cities such as Hamburg, Gothenburg, and Paris have established dedicated smart-driving corridors. ThinkChina - Big Reads, Opinions & Columns on China
• [New] Uber and China's Momenta plan to begin Level-4 autonomous testing in Munich in 2026, while Baidu is partnering with Lyft to launch robotaxi services in Germany and the UK. ThinkChina - Big Reads, Opinions & Columns on China
• [New] Uber is planning to develop and launch public-road trials of level 4 fully autonomous vehicles in London from 2026 with British startup Wayve. Yahoo News UK
• Lyft Inc. will partner with autonomous vehicle developer Tensor Auto to deploy a fleet of hundreds of robotaxis in North America and Europe beginning in 2027. JD Supra
• Europe alone could see over 30 million autonomous vehicles on the road by 2040, with cities like London, Paris, and Berlin leading adoption. Carbon Credits
• If 5% of U.S. vehicle sales by 2030 were autonomous EVs, they could save 7 million barrels of oil and cut about 2.4 million metric tons of CO2 each year. Carbon Credits
• Alphabet's Waymo plans to launch its fully driverless ride-hailing service in London in 2026. Insurance Journal
• Waymo's UK launch will begin with a small fleet of human-supervised vehicles, moving to fully autonomous operations by 2026. City AM
• Ultimately, London will be Waymo's proving ground, showing whether autonomous cab hailing can succeed in one of the most challenging environments. City AM
• Uber and UK company Wayve are planning to trial driverless taxis in the capital in 2026. SKY
• People in London could be hiring driverless taxis from Waymo in 2026, after the US autonomous vehicle company announced plans to launch its services there. The Guardian
• Autonomous driving companies will be able to run small-scale autonomous pilots with passengers beginning in spring 2026. Fortune

Last updated: 02 November 2025