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Projects · LondonTfL grants private hire licences to Wayve robotaxis in London
Transport for London has licensed a fleet of self-driving taxis developed by British firm Wayve, marking a first for commercial autonomous vehicles in the capital. A qualified driver must remain present, and separate approval is needed before fully driverless operation.
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Projects · LondonWayve robotaxis licensed for London Uber rides with safety drivers
Transport for London has licensed Wayve’s self-driving Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles for Uber rides in London. A safety driver will remain present during trials, which begin this summer for 100,000 people on Uber’s interest list. Full public rollout depends on further approvals.
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Airports · GatwickGatwick second runway approved after Court of Appeal rejects campaigners
The Court of Appeal dismissed a legal challenge by local campaign groups on 4 August 2026, clearing the way for Gatwick Airport’s second runway. The £2.2 billion project, approved by Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander in September 2025, will increase annual flights by 100,000 and is expected to open by 2030.
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Strikes & Disruption · North LondonArriva bus drivers in Barnet and north London to strike over cab heat risks
More than 1,500 Arriva bus drivers will strike on 22 days between 14 August and 20 October 2026 over unsafe cab temperatures. Unite the union says Arriva has ignored repeated warnings, while the company says it is investing in long-term fixes.
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Roads & Driving · LondonA2 overnight closures affect Darenth, Cobham and Wick Lane junctions this week
Overnight closures on the A2 at Darenth, Cobham and Wick Lane junctions begin on 3 August. National Highways has published times and diversion advice for drivers travelling between 8 pm and 6 am this week.
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Roads & Driving · East LondonWhalebone Lane North roadworks cause delays until 4 August 2026
Roadworks on Whalebone Lane North in Marks Gate are causing delays until 4 August 2026, with Essex and Suffolk Water repairing bursts linked to hot weather. Cadent Gas works run until 10 August, overlapping the disruption.
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