Driverless vehicles available next spring

DRIVERLESS cars will be available for the public to hire by next spring, after the Government unveiled plans for mayors and local councils to approve pilot schemes.

- By Jonathan Walker Whitehall Editor

Passengers will be able to hail a self-driving car using an app when trials begin, with a national roll-out due in 2027.

London is likely to be one of the first cities to benefit after Uber and Wayve announced plans for a joint project in the capital.