The companies said they would launch public-road trials of fully autonomous vehicles in the U.K. capital as part of Uber’s pans to bring the technology to Europe.

Uber Technologies Inc. and self-driving technology firm Wayve Technologies Ltd. plan to run their first trial of fully autonomous vehicles in London, paving the way for the two companies to launch commercial robotaxi services in the UK and beyond.

Uber plans to launch trials of fully driverless rides in the U.K. via a partnership with AI startup Wayve, starting in spring 2026. The pilot will be Uber’s first foray into so-called “Level 4” autonomous driving,