That's not my understanding. When Uber first mooted trading
in London, they made overtures to the Hackney Cab trade and
made disparaging comments about minicabs. With characteristic
arrogance and lack of foresight, the black cabs spurned Uber who
then swallowed their words and took on minicab drivers.

I'm not aware that Uber have ever hinted, let alone stated publicly,
that the long term objective is to use driverless vehicles. If that
possibility were out in the public domain, I'm sure it would be a
major element in public discussion of Uber.