# Uber launches self-driving robotaxi trial in Manchester

Uber has begun trialling self-driving robotaxis in Manchester, expanding its autonomous ride-hailing tests into a new city. The pilot matters because it signals how quickly robotaxis are moving from US testbeds into mainstream urban transport, while questions over safety, regulation and jobs remain unresolved.

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## Sources

### Business
- [The Guardian Biz](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/oct/14/uber-self-driving-robotaxi-trial-manchester) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:11:35 GMT