Uber Builds a Global Robotaxi Network Through Partnerships, Not Its Own Cars
The ride-hailing company has assembled more than 30 autonomous-vehicle relationships after abandoning in-house development.
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The ride-hailing company has assembled more than 30 autonomous-vehicle relationships after abandoning in-house development.
The manufacturing milestone puts the company halfway toward one target in Elon Musk's compensation plan, even as annual sales remain below earlier ambitions.
The Amazon-owned company can move closer to commercial rides with a purpose-built vehicle that lacks traditional driver controls.
Phoenix rides are returning first, with Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area expected to follow after software updates.
Legislation from Rep. Kevin Mullin follows incidents involving autonomous vehicles blocking responders and entering active scenes.
The San Francisco mobility company is preparing pilot networks that place small autonomous vehicles on narrow, reserved lanes.
The company founded by former Waymo leaders is moving its self-driving system from supervised job sites toward operator-less heavy equipment.
Alphabet's robotaxi company is financing a major expansion as autonomous ride-hailing moves from limited deployments toward a broader transportation network.