BBC Correspondent Rides Uber Self-Driving Robotaxi as Service Launches in London
Uber's autonomous vehicle service began operating on Thursday, with BBC technology reporter Zoe Kleinman taking a test ride to see the robotaxi in action.
Uber's self-driving robotaxi service rolled out on Thursday, according to the BBC, which reported that its technology correspondent Zoe Kleinman took a ride in one of the autonomous vehicles in London.
The BBC video segment shows Kleinman experiencing the self-driving car firsthand as the service launched.
Details on the scope of the rollout, the technology partner behind the vehicles, and safety measures were not fully specified in the available source material.
Sources
- Watch: BBC travels in self-driving Uber around London — BBC Technology
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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