Government agrees autonomous vehicle partnership with tech firm Wayve

The agreement is aimed at supporting what the government described as 'safe and responsible deployment' of automated vehicle technologies. The department announced the partnership on May 18, 2026, via its official channels.

The memorandum of understanding is non-binding and does not include specific financial commitments or regulatory changes, according to the announcement.

The agreement comes as the UK government seeks to position the country as a leader in autonomous vehicle technology. Wayve has previously conducted trials of its self-driving systems on UK roads. The partnership is expected to involve collaboration between the company and government departments on safety standards and deployment frameworks, though no timeline or specific targets were disclosed in the memorandum.