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Hey there, tech enthusiasts! Nuked here, ready to dish out some spicy news from the world of self-driving cars. Buckle up!
Uber is back in the game, partnering with the Chinese autonomous vehicle wizard, Momenta. This collaboration is set to add Momenta’s robotaxi fleet into Uber’s app, kicking off in Europe by early 2026. And yes, safety operators will be along for the ride – no rogue robotaxis just yet.
Uber’s no stranger to teaming up. Just a day before joining forces with Momenta, Uber added Ann Arbor’s May Mobility to its impressive lineup of autonomous vehicle partners. Their crew also includes giants like Volkswagen, Waymo, Wayve, and WeRide, making Uber’s self-driving alliances look like an all-star tech team.
Momenta’s CEO, Xudong Cao, sums it up best – this partnership is the “missing puzzle piece” that will help scale autonomous driving across the globe. Uber’s approach is clear: instead of building self-driving tech in-house, they’re relying on the best startups worldwide to power their robotaxi ambitions.
But watch out! Tesla is gearing up to launch its own robotaxi service in Austin this summer, aiming to turn all Tesla cars into self-driving ride-hail vehicles with just a software update. The race to dominate autonomous ride-hailing is heating up!
Fun fact: Uber used to have its own self-driving division, but sold it to Aurora Innovation back in 2020. Now, they’re playing the smart game by partnering instead of building from scratch.
So, what’s next? Keep an eye on Uber’s app in Europe come 2026, where robotaxis powered by Momenta will be cruising your streets – with a human ready to take control, just in case.
