Uber and VW Team Up to Bring Robotaxis to a US City Near You
- Volkswagen and Uber announced a partnership to deploy fully autonomous electric vehicles.
- This collaboration advances Volkswagen's autonomous mobility vision and expands Uber's network of AV partners.
- The partnership uses Volkswagen ID Buzz AD vehicles, initially with human safety operators onboard.
- Testing is expected to begin later this year, targeting a commercial launch in Los Angeles during 2026.
- They plan deployment of thousands of vehicles in multiple US markets over the next decade.
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Uber Announces Ambitious Robotaxi Partnership With Volkswagen
While some of the big players in the world of self-driving vehicles are technology companies, established ride-share firms are also making their mark in the market. Last month, Lyft announced the expansion of its autonomous vehicle options to Atlanta, and they aren’t the only company to do so. This week, Uber announced a wide-ranging partnership with Volkswagen to bring self-driving iterations of the ID. Buzz to the nation’s roads. Uber and Volk…
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