Uber plans to launch its premium robotaxi service in Houston by mid-2027, expanding its partnership with EV maker Lucid and autonomous vehicle startup Nuro. This move follows preparations for a similar service in the San Francisco Bay Area later this year.
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Uber to launch premium robotaxi service in Houston by mid-2027
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Uber plans to launch its premium robotaxi service in Houston by mid-2027, expanding its partnership with EV maker Lucid and autonomous vehicle startup Nuro. This move follows preparations for a similar service in the San Francisco Bay Area later this year.
Frequently asked questions
Uber plans to launch its premium robotaxi service in Houston by mid-2027.
Uber is partnering with EV maker Lucid and autonomous vehicle startup Nuro.
Uber is preparing to offer a robotaxi service in the San Francisco Bay Area later this year and plans to expand to dozens of cities in the coming years.
Nuro is providing its self-driving technology and is testing Lucid vehicles equipped with its system.
What Happens Next
01Uber and Nuro will continue testing their autonomous vehicle fleet in Houston.
02Lucid will begin manufacturing production versions of the robotaxis.
03Uber will expand its physical footprint and operations hub in Houston.
04Uber and Nuro aim to launch the robotaxi service in San Francisco later this year.
05Uber plans to eventually take the robotaxi program to dozens of cities.
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Uber to launch premium robotaxi service in Houston by mid-2027