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 autos in a number of US markets over the following decade.
Testing is slated to begin later this 12 months with human security drivers on the wheel. All going effectively, Uber and VW intention 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 Sort 2 Microbus. The automobile lastly hit the US final 12 months 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 wherein it gives 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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