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Khan and Alexander face standoff over Robotaxi approval in London

Peter Stonham
29 April 2026
Waymo Jaguar I-PACE left hand drive vehicle on test in City of London March 2026.PIC: John Siraut
Waymo Jaguar I-PACE left hand drive vehicle on test in City of London March 2026.PIC: John Siraut

 

Policy and regulatory tensions are mounting between the Government and Transport for London (TfL) regarding the commercial rollout of driverless taxis in the capital. While the Government is fast-tracking a new permitting scheme to launch services this year, TfL has warned that no current autonomous vehicle meets its strict licensing standards for carrying fare-paying passengers.

TfL has adopted a ‘consent-based’ regulatory stance, asserting that it will block any...

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