London mayor urges cap on robotaxis as UK prepares to allow driverless vehicles

London Mayor Sadiq Khan calls for a cap on robotaxi numbers, citing air quality, congestion, and job losses, as the UK government moves to permit fully driverless vehicles in the capital. The mayor's intervention signals a policy clash between local and national authorities over autonomous vehicle regulation. The outcome will shape the pace of AV deployment in London and set a precedent for other cities.

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