Wake Up to Money The robots are coming
Oct 16, 2025
Rachel Swan, a transportation correspondent for the San Francisco Chronicle, dives into Waymo's upcoming driverless taxis in London, sharing insights from her firsthand reporting. Nicky Fuchs, CEO of Office Space in Town, discusses how new transport technologies might reshape London's culture and attract investment. Will Walker Arnott from Charles Stanley analyzes the implications of shortened banker bonus deferrals on economic behavior. Together, they explore how autonomous vehicles could transform commuting while considering public reactions and regulatory impacts.
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Driverless Taxis Arrive In London
- London is set to be the first UK city to host Waymo driverless taxis, signalling major transport change.
- Deployment mixes advanced tech with initial human oversight and staged safety testing.
Show, Don't Just Build Tech
- Promote visible deployments to build a culture of innovation and attract investment.
- Will Walker-Arnott advises that early rollouts encourage investor confidence and reduce friction to adoption.
San Francisco Used As R&D Playground
- Rachel Swan describes early Waymo deployments in San Francisco as a public R&D laboratory with curious reactions.
- She says initial sightings felt novel and sometimes visitors tried to trick the cars, but they now feel normal.