From London to Dubai Robotaxis are Rapidly Expanding Globally

This week on Autonomy Markets, Grayson Brulte and Walter Piecyk discuss the accelerating global expansion of robotaxis. In London, Wayve is proving its adaptable, AI-powered autonomous system can navigate complex roadways, from double roundabouts to unpredictable pedestrian interactions without reliance on LiDAR.

Wayve’s strategy of working hand-in-hand with OEMs sets it apart from Tesla’s vision-only approach, allowing flexibility depending on manufacturer demands. At the same time, institutional investors are beginning to pay more attention to the autonomous vehicles, particularly focusing not just on the technology, but on broader ecosystem of energy, fleet management, and vehicle depreciation that will define the autonomy economy.

Meanwhile, the Middle East is rapidly positioning itself as an autonomy hub. Dubai has granted Baidu Apollo permits with an eye toward fully driverless operations by 2026, while at the same time Uber introduced an autonomous vehicle tier in Abu Dhabi.

As the U.K., EU, and UAE push ahead on autonomy, the race to define the global robotaxi market is intensifying, reshaping not just mobility, but the economics underpinning the future of global autonomous vehicle fleets.

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Episode Chapters

• 0:00 Live from London
• 3:02 Wayve in London
• 10:47 UK & EU Autonomous Vehicle Regulations 
• 13:20 Moove & the Management of Autonomous Vehicles 
• 17:44 UK AV Market
• 18:47 Waymo in New York 
• 21:29 D.C. Shutdown 
• 22:48 D.C. Politics of Tesla FSD
• 26:23 Kodiak
• 28:21 Mobileye
• 32:47 EV Sales
• 34:32 AVs in the UAE
• 38:11 Next Week

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