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Uber Advances Global Robotaxi Expansion with Strategic Partnerships

The company secures deals with May Mobility, Volkswagen, and Momenta to scale autonomous services across the U.S. and Europe by 2026.

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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.