Lucid, Uber to launch autonomous robotaxis in U.S. in 2026 On July 17, the Lucid Group and Uber Technologies announced a next-generation premium global robotaxi program created exclusively for the Uber ride-hailing platform. Expected to first launch later in 2026 in a major U.S. city, the new robotaxi service combines the software-defined vehicle architecture of the Lucid Gravity SUV, capability of the Nuro Driver Level 4 autonomy system, and Ube...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/18

Apollo Go, Uber to jointly deploy thousands of driverless vehicles worldwide On July 15, Apollo Go forged a strategic partnership with Uber, a mobility service platform. The two companies will jointly promote the expansion of Apollo Go to several global markets and deploy thousands of driverless vehicles. According to the plan, the two companies will first deploy Apollo Go’s 6th-generation driverless vehicles in Asia and the Middle East by the ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/17

ncing for public charging infrastructure in Latin America.  VEMO currently operates over 1,200 connectors in 16 Mexican states. The company’s integrated business model supports its charging network with demand from its other operations: VEMO Impulso, a leasing program for EVs in partnership with Uber and DiDi, and VEMO Conduce, one of the largest electric vehicle fleets globally. BEEL has previously supported VEMO’s projects, including publi...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/12

red to enable seamless connectivity between May Mobility’s autonomous fleet and the consumer-facing ride-hail platforms utilized around the globe. With the release of software updates, May Mobility readies for deployments in Atlanta this summer with Lyft and in Arlington, Texas later in 2025 with Uber These software updates incorporate May Mobility’s capability to operate in both left- and right-hand driving geographies, facilitating the comp...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/12

e negotiations with Canada immediately after Canada scrapped its digital services tax targeting U.S. technology firms. Trump said on June 27 that he was ending all U.S. trade discussions with Canada because of the digital services tax, which would have seen U.S. companies like Amazon, Google, Meta, Uber and Airbnb pay 3% on revenues from Canadian users. Trump said he wanted Canada's digital services tax gone before trade talks resume. The Prime M...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/01

in the next seven day period." Last week Canada’s finance minister said that he would not delay implementation of the digital services tax (DST), which applies to any tech company making more than CAD 15 million from Canadian internet users. The DST would have companies like Amazon, Google, Meta, Uber and Airbnb pay a 3% levy on revenue from Canadian users. A lobbying group for tech companies said the tax, which is retroactive to 2022, would co...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/28

Waymo launches robotaxi service in Atlanta with Uber On June 24, Waymo announced its robotaxi service launch to the public in Atlanta, achieved through an exclusive partnership with Uber. The exclusive nature of the deal highlights a division of responsibilities. Uber will manage fleet maintenance and cleaning, while Waymo focuses on its core technology and roadside assistance. The partnership allows passengers to book fully autonomous rides via ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/28

WeRide signs MoU with RTA and Uber to launch pilot operations of autonomous vehicles in Dubai, UAE On June 16, WeRide signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Uber Technologies, Inc. Under the agreement, pilot operations of autonomous vehicles will commence later this year via the Uber app in Dubai. This signing formalizes WeRide's partnership with Uber and RTA following their initial annou...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/16

Wayve and Uber partner to launch L4 autonomy trials in UK On June 10, Wayve and Uber announced a first-ever plan to develop and launch public-road trials of Level 4 (L4) fully autonomous vehicles in London. These trials will combine Wayve’s Embodied AI platform with Uber’s global mobility network, marking a significant step forward in bringing autonomous vehicles to the streets of Europe at scale.  Wayve’s end-to-end Embodied AI learns fro...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/10

iving technology’s reasoning models with minimal human intervention.  May Mobility has signed a multi-year agreement with Lyft to launch autonomous vehicles across multiple U.S. markets, starting in Atlanta this summer. May Mobility also announced its plans to deploy thousands of vehicles on the Uber platform over the next few years, with an initial launch planned for Arlington, Texas.  The ITOCHU partnership will provide essential support to...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/31

oducts in cities like Riyadh and AlUla, setting the stage for commercial rollout and wider operations across Saudi Arabia. WeRide has commenced ground preparation work ahead of its upcoming Robotaxi trial operations, with support from the Transport General Authority. The service is set to launch on Uber in the coming months, with full commercial services expected in late 2025. WeRide has also been testing and deploying its Robobus in several key ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/27

Abdul Latif Jameel and Uber sign MoU to advance urban mobility in Saudi Arabia On May 26, Abdul Latif Jameel signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Uber Technologies, Inc. to explore the development of a scalable, next-generation fleet operations platform across traditional ride-hailing and autonomous mobility. The MoU aims to help accelerate the transformation of urban mobility across Saudi Arabia, including through the deployment of Au...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/26

Pony AI partners with Uber to launch robotaxis in international markets On May 6, Pony AI Inc. (Pony.ai) partnered with Uber Technologies, Inc. (Uber) to deploy its robotaxis on the Uber platform. The partnership will launch in a key market in the Middle East later in 2025, with plans to expand to other international countries over time. The Uber riders will be offered the option to take a trip in a Pony.ai autonomous vehicle. During the initial...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/08

WeRide, China and Uber expand autonomous vehicle partnership to 15 new cities On May 6, WeRide, a global leader in self-driving technology, and Uber Technologies, the world’s largest ride and delivery platform, announced a major expansion of their previously announced autonomous vehicle partnership, adding 15 additional cities globally over the next five years, including in Europe. WeRide and Uber plan to expand their autonomous vehicle partner...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/06

Uber and Momenta partner on robotaxi deployment in international markets On May 2, Uber Technologies and Momenta announced a strategic agreement to introduce autonomous vehicles to the Uber platform, in international markets outside of the U.S. and China. First deployment for the partnership will take place in Europe at the beginning of 2026, with onboard safety operators. By combining Uber's ridesharing network with Momenta's autonomous driving ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/03

Uber and May Mobility announce partnership to scale autonomous vehicles On May 1, Uber Technologies and May Mobility announced a new multi-year strategic partnership. May Mobility aims to deploy thousands of AVs on the Uber platform over the next few years, with an initial launch planned for Arlington, Texas, by the end of 2025.  Under the agreement, Uber will offer customers the option of a May Mobility AV on the Uber platform on qualifying tri...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/02

uty trucks on public roads. Aurora plans to expand its driverless service to El Paso, Texas and Phoenix, Arizona by the end of 2025. Aurora’s flagship product, the Aurora Driver, is an SAE L4 self-driving system that is first being deployed in long-haul trucking.  Aurora’s launch customers are Uber Freight and Hirschbach Motor Lines that have each had long-standing supervised commercial pilots with Aurora. (Aurora release on May 1, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/02

s paying a USD 100,000 non-refundable deposit, which can be used toward the purchase of FX vehicles, to secure priority delivery of up to 300 FX vehicles, subject to an additional payment.  JC Auto plans to utilize up to 300 of FX Super One vehicles for business initiatives such as establishing an Uber Black fleet and providing VIP transport services for high-end hotels and airports in New York. The remaining reserved vehicles would be for addit...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/01

VW and Uber to deploy autonomous ID. Buzz vans in U.S. market On April 24, Volkswagen Group of America Inc.’s autonomous mobility subsidiary Volkswagen ADMT, LLC, and Uber Technologies, Inc. announced a strategic partnership to deploy a fleet of thousands of all-electric, fully autonomous ID. Buzz AD vehicles within multiple U.S. markets over the next decade. Testing will begin later in 2025, with the first commercial launch expected in Los Ang...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/25

” project, which supports the shift to electric mobility by building an advanced EV charging network across roads and public parking areas. Additionally, Abu Dhabi Mobility also highlighted its autonomous vehicle project, which will continue through 2029. It is operated by companies like Space 42, Uber (in partnership with Tawasul), and AutoGo (in collaboration with Baidu's Apollo Go). The project aims to increase the share of autonomous transp...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/22