London Assembly probes robotaxi future

June 9, 2026

South London News On Your Doorstep Desk Edited By Jimmy Nsubuga

The London Assembly Transport Committee is commencing an investigation into the practicalities and potential impacts of autonomous passenger vehicles, commonly known as robotaxis, on the capital.

The inquiry, scheduled to begin on Tuesday, 9 June, will examine a range of critical issues including job displacement, licensing frameworks, regulatory challenges, road safety, traffic congestion, cybersecurity threats, and the future of Londoners' transport choices.

Experts to provide evidence

The committee will hear from a panel of experts in the field of mobility and technology. Scheduled to give evidence are Thomas Ableman, host of the ‘Freewheeling’ Podcast and former Director for Strategy and Innovation at Transport for London; Professor Jack Stilgoe, Professor of Science and Technology Policy at UCL; Professor Glenn Lyons, Mott MacDonald Professor of Future Mobility at UWE Bristol; and Dr Nick Reed, Founder of Reed Mobility and a member of the DfT Science Advisory Council. The meeting will take place at 10am in the Chamber at City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, E16 1ZE. Media and the public are invited to attend and can also view the proceedings live via webcast or on YouTube.

While autonomous passenger vehicles are not yet commercially available in the UK, several companies, including Uber, Lyft, and the UK firm Wayve, are reportedly seeking regulatory approval to operate such services in London. This development prompts the London Assembly to proactively assess the implications for the city. The committee, chaired by Caroline Russell AM, acts as a check and balance on the Mayor of London, investigating issues pertinent to Londoners.

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