No driving licence, no problem - self driving cars coming to London

The first driverless taxis are coming to London in 2026 courtesy of Google's sister company, Waymo. They'll be on trial in the capital, but will they become an access wonder or woe? Emma Tracey and Paul Carter quiz Amanda Ventura from Waymo on all the ins and outs on what the new vehicles could mean for disabled people. We also speak to American tech journalist, Steve Aquino, who as a man with anxiety and a visual impairment loves using them to get out and about. And we find out if Emma Vogelmann, the co-CEO of Transport for All, and a powerchair user, would take one for a spin. Plus, our very own producer Amy Elizabeth is in the studio because she has just won Carer of the Year! As well as juggling a career as a journalist, Amy decided to move in with her grandmother, Helen, who has been living with dementia for 10 years. Produced by Alex Collins, Kevin Satizabal Carrascal and Amy Elizabeth Sound mixed by Dave O'Neill Series producer is Beth Rose Editor is Damon Rose

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No driving licence, no problem - self driving cars coming to London is an episode from Ouch: Disability Talk - featuring Winter Paralympics by BBC.

This episode is 38:42 long.

This episode was published on Oct 22, 2025.

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