Self-driving taxis on London streets by 2021?

Self-driving taxis could hit the streets of London within three years under new plans revealed by Addison Lee.

The private-hire taxi company has partnered with Oxbotica — a specialist in self-driving vehicle software — to create digital road maps that will pinpoint every kerb, sign and traffic light.

Recent research shows 60% of the public would prefer to have a human driver, while 73% said they wouldn’t feel safe driving on roads with fully autonomous cars.