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Can I ride Waymo in London?

Waymo has driven autonomously in London since Apr 14, 2026 with trained specialists behind the wheel, and it says it is not yet offering commercial rides.

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Riding Waymo in London

Waymo first announced London plans on Oct 15, 2025, with fleet partner Moove and a goal of driverless rides in 2026. ZAG Daily reported in January 2026 that Waymo was planning a September London launch and that it doesn't use remote driving, where a human takes control from afar. September passed without a launch. On Sep 24, 2026, Waymo published its 'Vision for London' and said it is ready to work with London to earn its consent.

That consent is the gate. Under the UK's Automated Passenger Services scheme, in force since May 15, 2026, Waymo needs approval from the Department for Transport and consent from Transport for London before carrying paying riders. When it does launch, bookings would go through the Waymo app. No service area, airport plan or age rule has been published, and Waymo lists London under 'Up Next'. Details are on the UK rules page.

Meanwhile, Londoners can already be matched with a supervised Wayve car on Uber. If Waymo launches as planned, it would be the first London service with nobody in the driver's seat, which is how Waymo runs today in cities like San Francisco and Phoenix. Waymo is also preparing Tokyo, aiming for 2027.

The details

Status
TestingWaymo is testing in London with specialists behind the wheel and says it isn't offering paid rides yet. Launch needs DfT approval and TfL consent under the Automated Passenger Services scheme.
Since
Apr 14, 2026Waymo began autonomous driving with specialists behind the wheel
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Waymo app
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Not usedNo rider service in this city.

How a ride works

Book in the Waymo app. The step-by-step riding guide covers finding the car, unlocking it, starting the ride and getting help.

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Timeline

  1. Waymo published its 'Vision for London' and said it needs DfT approval and TfL consent to launch. Source
  2. Waymo began autonomous driving in London with trained specialists behind the wheel. Source
  3. Waymo announced plans for driverless rides in London in 2026 with fleet partner Moove. Source

Waymo in London: questions

Can I ride Waymo in London?

Waymo is testing in London with trained specialists behind the wheel and says it is not offering commercial rides yet.

What does Waymo need to launch in London?

Waymo needs Department for Transport approval and Transport for London consent under the UK's Automated Passenger Services permit scheme.

Who is Waymo's partner in London?

Waymo announced its London plans with fleet partner Moove on Oct 15, 2025.

Sources

  1. Waymo: Waymo Updates
  2. Waymo: Waymo in London
  3. Waymo: Our Vision for London, Sep 24, 2026
  4. ZAG Daily: Waymo plans September London launch as remote operations come into focus, Jan 29, 2026

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