Uber Bets Big on Robotaxis: Uber plans to invest more than $10 billion in robotaxi operations, marking a major shift toward autonomous ride-hailing.
120,000 Robotaxis Planned: The company aims to deploy up to 120,000 autonomous vehicles, creating one of the world's largest robotaxi networks.
15 Cities Are Targeted: Uber expects robotaxi services to operate across at least 15 cities, expanding autonomous rides through its existing platform.
Uber Is Partnering Widely: Rather than building every vehicle itself, Uber is working with companies including Waymo, Rivian, Zoox, Lucid, and Nuro.
Rivian Deal Could Add 50,000 Cars: Uber and Rivian plan to deploy up to 50,000 fully autonomous R2 robotaxis, with initial launches expected in 2028.
Zoox Is Joining the Network: Zoox robotaxis are planned for Uber users in Las Vegas and Los Angeles, giving riders another autonomous option.
NVIDIA Technology Will Power Cars: Uber and NVIDIA plan to bring software-driven Level 4 robotaxis to 28 cities globally, beginning deployments in 2027.
Waymo Remains Important: Despite partnership tensions, Uber says its relationship with Waymo remains active in markets including Austin and Atlanta.
A Major Shift for Uber: The massive investment could reshape Uber from a driver-focused platform into a global marketplace for autonomous transportation.