Wayve to launch autonomous vehicles on Uber's London network, says passengers will quickly adapt
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Summary
Wayve, a British AI startup, is preparing to launch autonomous vehicles on Uber's network in London "imminently." Katie Fischer, Wayve's VP of commercial and operations, stated at SXSW that passengers will quickly stop noticing they are in driverless cars within minutes of use, transitioning from novelty to habit. The company is positioning itself as a key player in the autonomous vehicle space, with a focus on consumer adoption and integration into existing ride-hailing services.
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· 2 pulledAt the beginning when people have never experienced auto
Londoners will stop noticing they are sitting in driverless cars within minutes of using them
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