Next step on the UK rollout of self-driving vehicles as public, charities and businesses asked for their views

call for evidence launched to shape how self-driving vehicles are rolled out across Great Britain, with a focus on safety and making travel more accessible for everyone

road users, industry and accessibility groups encouraged to share their views on the framework for safe deployment – with the sector expected to create up to 38,000 jobs and unlock an industry worth £42 billion to the UK economy by 2035

passenger piloting scheme will launch next spring to gather further evidence for the framework, marking the next step towards permanent use of the technology on Britain’s roads

Today (4 December 2025), the government is asking road users, industry and disability groups to help shape the framework, which will ensure self-driving technology is safely introduced on Britain’s roads.

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