New York City will welcome robotaxis – on one condition. Mayor Eric Adams says a safety driver must be present behind the wheel, and there will also be “a rigorous permitting programme” for self-driving vehicle firms, which will ensure companies are “ready to test their technology in the country’s most challenging urban environment safely and proficiently.” He told The Verge: “This technology is coming whether we like it or not, so we’re going to make sure that we get it right.” Meanwhile, in the UK, it was predicted that the first piloted flying taxi could take off in the UK in 2026. The Depa…