Uber is increasing its robotaxi ambitions with the assistance of Volkswagen. The 2 corporations are teaming as much as provide autonomous rides in ID. Buzz automobiles. They plan to deploy hundreds of the automobiles in a number of US markets over the subsequent decade.
Testing is slated to start out later this yr with human security drivers on the wheel. All going effectively, Uber and VW purpose to start out working ID.Buzz robotaxi rides in Los Angeles in late 2026. Volkswagen AG's MOIA division is supplying its autonomous driving tech.
The ID.Buzz is an electrical, fashionable model of VW's basic Sort 2 Microbus. The car lastly hit the US final yr for a beginning worth of $59,995 for the bottom mannequin.
Uber has been providing robotaxi rides in Waymo automobiles for some time. It's step by step been increasing the variety of markets by which it provides such rides. Waymo rides are at present out there by way of Uber within the likes of San Francisco, Los Angeles, Phoenix and Austin.
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