Uber is increasing its robotaxi ambitions with the assistance of Volkswagen. The 2 firms are to supply autonomous rides in . 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 nicely, Uber and VW goal to start out 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 automobiles for some time. It's progressively been increasing the variety of markets during which it affords such rides. Waymo rides are presently 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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