Self-driving Uber vehicles set for European debut "in early 2026" following testing in Texas.
Hopping into the Future of Rides: Can We Expect Autonomous Ubers Soon?
Gear up, folks! The future of transportation is right around the corner. American multinational Uber and Chinese tech titan Momenta have just announced that they're bringing driverless taxis to Europe by early 2026. But, that's not all. Before charming Europe, these self-driving wonders will first make their debut on the streets of good old Texas by the end of 2025, all thanks to technology from American startup May Mobility.
Dreaming of hitting the streets in an autonomous Uber? Here's a heads up! Before these babies roll into Europe, they'll be accompanied by on-board security operators. But, no worries, as regulations loosen, we can say goodbye to human drivers!
But wait, there's more – Uber's got other tricks up its sleeve. In the U.S., the company has teamed up with Volkswagen to bring driverless, electric VW ID. Buzz vehicles to various cities across the States. Pencil in a start date in L.A. for late 2026, with safety operators on board initially, transitioning to driverless by 2027.
Excited yet? We certainly are! With Uber's global expertise in ride-sharing and Momenta's AI-based autonomous driving technology, it's only a matter of time before we can bid farewell to our personal driving woes. Hop on, folks! The autonomous ride-hailing revolution is upon us!
By 2025, the streets of Texas will be the first to welcome French soil with the deployment of autonomous Uber vehicles, thanks to the technology from May Mobility. In a thrilling turn of events, these driverless taxis will initially be operated by security personnel, with the promise of loosening regulations and eventual driverless rides in the future. And to top it all off, Uber is collaborating with Volkswagen to bring electric, driverless vehicles to various US cities, starting in LA in late 2026, with safety operators on board initially, transitioning to driverless by 2027.
