(Updates with Wayve's statement in fifth paragraph.)
Uber Technologies (UBER) has established a waitlist for customers interested in trying a Wayve Technologies robotaxi in London ahead of a planned commercial launch in the UK this year, Bloomberg reported Monday, citing a statement from Uber.
UK users will be able to join the "interest list" through the Uber app and raise their chances of being matched with a robotaxi once the service starts, according to the report.
Uber did not give a timeline for the service launch, the report said.
The autonomous vehicles will use software and systems developed by Wayve and initially be supervised by a human operator, the UK-based autonomous vehicle firm told Bloomberg.
In an emailed statement to, Wayve confirmed that it was preparing to launch autonomous rides on Uber after years of testing its technology in London. "This marks the beginning of Wayve's global rollout and an important milestone in bringing safer, more accessible, and more convenient transportation to cities around the world, starting in London," Wayve said.
Uber did not immediately reply to a request for comment.
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