Overview
- Uber has partnered with May Mobility to deploy hybrid-electric autonomous vehicles in Arlington, Texas, by late 2025, with a broader U.S. rollout planned for 2026.
- Volkswagen's autonomous ID. Buzz electric vans will begin testing in Los Angeles in late 2025, with public rides available in 2026 and future expansion to other U.S. cities.
- An agreement with Chinese firm Momenta will bring autonomous vehicles to Europe by early 2026, launching with safety drivers before transitioning to fully driverless operations.
- Waymo's autonomous services, launched in March on Uber's app in Austin, show promising early results, combining Uber's fleet management with Waymo's software.
- Uber's stock rose over 2% following the announcements, reflecting investor confidence as analysts project strong growth in the autonomous vehicle market.