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 following decade.
Testing is slated to begin later this yr with human security drivers on the wheel. All going effectively, Uber and VW goal to begin working 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 basic Kind 2 Microbus. The car lastly hit the US final yr for a beginning worth of $59,995 for the bottom mannequin.
Uber has been providing robotaxi rides in Waymo automobiles for some time. It's regularly been increasing the variety of markets through which it affords such rides. Waymo rides are at present obtainable 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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