New driving regulations raise costs and introduce autonomous Uber rides in London

In September, the UK implemented a series of motoring reforms that will increase costs for many drivers. The Silvertown Tunnel now charges higher peak and off-peak fees for motorcycles, cars, vans and heavy goods vehicles to cover inflation and maintenance. HMRC's advisory fuel rates were adjusted, with a modest rise for petrol engines over 2,000 cc and reductions for two diesel categories, while electric vehicle rates stayed the same.

Scotland's Motability program reduced annual mileage caps for three-year and five-year wheelchair-accessible vehicle leases and raised excess mileage and administrative fees, as outlined in the 2025 Autumn Budget. Additionally, Uber announced a collaboration with Wayve to provide supervised autonomous rides in London, deploying all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E models under the oversight of a TfL-licensed private-hire driver.