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BBC rides in self-driving Uber in London

The BBC’s Zoe Kleinman took a ride in Uber’s self-driving robotaxi in London as the service rolled out on Thursday. The supplied report identifies the vehicle as part of Uber’s self-driving service but does not provide further details about the rollout, its operating area or the technology used.

The BBC’s Zoe Kleinman took a ride in Uber’s self-driving robotaxi in London as the service rolled out on Thursday.

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What information is available about the service’s operating area and safety oversight?

How might the rollout affect London’s existing transport services?

What would change if the service did not meet its rollout conditions?

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