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Uber Partners with May Mobility to Launch Thousands of Autonomous Taxis

The multi-year agreement begins with a late-2025 pilot in Arlington, Texas, and aims for expanded U.S. deployments in 2026.

Uber To Deploy 'Thousands' Of Autonomous Taxis, Starting In Texas: Autonomous Vehicles
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Dara Khosrowshahi, chief executive officer Uber Technologies Inc., at the Semafor World Economy Summit during the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Spring meetings in Washington, DC, US, on Friday, April 25, 2025. The International Monetary Fund sharply lowered its forecasts for world growth for this year and next, warning the outlook could deteriorate further as US President Donald Trump's tariffs spark a global trade war. Photographer: Kent Nishimura/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Overview

  • Uber and May Mobility have announced a partnership to deploy thousands of autonomous Toyota Sienna vehicles on Uber's platform.
  • The collaboration will begin with a pilot program in Arlington, Texas, by the end of 2025, initially featuring human safety operators.
  • Plans include transitioning to fully driverless operations and expanding to additional U.S. cities starting in 2026.
  • May Mobility's AI-driven Multi-Policy Decision Making (MPDM) system enhances real-time decision-making and adaptability in complex environments.
  • This partnership strengthens Uber's autonomous vehicle strategy, adding to its collaborations with Waymo and Volkswagen, in a competitive market with players like Tesla and Lyft.