London, West Virginia — Watch: BBC travels in self-driving Uber around London

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The headline might cause a double take for anyone in London, West Virginia: “BBC travels in self-driving Uber around London.” But while the BBC’s Zoe Kleinman was testing robotaxis across the Atlantic, the real story for relocation-minded readers is what this technology could mean for a city like ours. As Uber rolls out its autonomous service elsewhere, the implications here—where infrastructure dollars are tighter and housing costs are among the lowest in the state—are worth considering.

Self-driving cars promise to shrink the distance between West Virginia’s capital region and the remote work hubs many newcomers rely on. For those eyeing a move to London, the appeal already includes a cost of living roughly 30 percent below the national average and historic brick homes under $150,000. Autonomous ride-sharing could further lower the barrier to car-free living, a key concern in a town with limited public transit. It would also boost access to amenities like the downtown farmers market or the Kanawha River Trail, improving daily quality of life without the expense of car ownership.

But technological leaps don’t happen equally. For London to benefit, local leaders will need to pave the way for infrastructure updates and pilot programs. The BBC’s story is a glimpse of a future that could make our city even more attractive to cost-conscious newcomers. London, West Virginia is worth watching not because robotaxis are here now, but because we’re small enough to adapt when they come.

Source: Currents

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Updated September 03, 2026.