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Autonomous instead of driver: Uber launches its own robotaxi offensive
Uber plans to put at least 20,000 self-driving vehicles into operation in various countries over the next six years. The vehicles are based on the SUV model "Gravity" from the electric car manufacturer Lucid Motors and are to be either owned by Uber itself or by fleet partners. The move marks an expansion of the previous platform strategy towards operating its own robotaxis.
Cooperation with Lucid and Nuro
The technical foundation for the autonomous driving function is provided by the American robotaxi developer Nuro. For the conversion of the vehicles, Uber is providing Lucid Motors with 300 million US dollars. Lucid, previously known for low production volumes, aims to meet the requirements in the robotaxi business with the support of its major shareholder – the Saudi Arabian sovereign wealth fund.
Strategy: Platform for various providers
Uber continues to pursue the goal of becoming a platform for various providers of self-driving vehicles. Already today, robotaxis from Waymo, a subsidiary of Google's parent company Alphabet, can be booked via the Uber app in some US cities. Vehicles from Volkswagen are also set to join the platform in the future. Additionally, Uber announced plans to also offer robotaxis from the Chinese provider Baidu outside the USA.
Review: Own Development Discontinued
Uber had previously advanced its own developments in the field of autonomous driving. However, after a fatal accident during a test drive in 2018, the company discontinued these activities. It remains the only publicly known fatality associated with an autonomous vehicle from Uber.
Competition in Austin Intensifies
In the Texan city of Austin, competition in the robotaxi market is growing. Tesla operates an initial offering there with vehicles that have a human supervisor in the passenger seat. The company recently announced an expansion of the operational area. At the same time, Waymo also expanded its robotaxi offering in Austin, which now extends beyond the areas covered by Tesla.
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