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Uber Offers Robotaxis in Houston to Take On Waymo
Uber will own and operate the fleet, and the companies are testing 100 autonomous vehicles in Houston ahead of the rollout.
- On Wednesday, Uber Technologies Inc. announced plans to launch a premium robotaxi service in Houston by mid-2027, marking the second market for its partnership with Lucid Group Inc. and autonomous vehicle startup Nuro Inc.
- Investment in the partnership has grown to $500 million, with Uber committing to deploy at least 35,000 electric SUVs equipped with Nuro's self-driving technology across multiple markets.
- Uber has secured a 50,000-square-foot depot in Houston featuring 40 fast chargers and 15 maintenance bays to manage charging, repairs, and cleaning for the autonomous fleet.
- Rival Alphabet-owned Waymo currently leads the market, operating commercial services in 11 cities including Houston, Atlanta, and Los Angeles, positioning the trio as a direct competitor.
- Expanding the program to dozens of cities in coming years remains a priority, with the ride-hailing giant also partnering with Rivian to deploy up to 50,000 R2s by 2031.
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Uber plans Houston robotaxi service launch in 2027 with Nuro and Lucid
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