Uber is increasing its robotaxi ambitions with the assistance of Volkswagen. The 2 corporations are to supply autonomous rides in . They plan to deploy 1000’s of the autos in a number of US markets over the following decade.
Testing is slated to begin later this yr with human security drivers on the wheel. All going nicely, Uber and VW purpose to begin operating 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 of VW's traditional Sort 2 Microbus. The car lastly hit the US final yr for a beginning value of $59,995 for the bottom mannequin.
Uber has been providing robotaxi rides in Waymo autos for some time. It's steadily been increasing the variety of markets through which it provides such rides. Waymo rides are at present accessible through Uber within the likes of San Francisco, Los Angeles, Phoenix and .
This text initially appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/transportation/evs/uber-is-adding-volkswagen-id-buzz-evs-to-its-us-robotaxi-fleet-140919926.html?src=rss
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