VW and Uber join forces for US robotaxi rollout

April 24, 2025, 8:20 am

Volkswagen and Uber announced an ambitious collaboration to launch a commercial robotaxi service in the US, with plans to deploy autonomous electric vehicles in Los Angeles by late 2026. This joint venture marks a bold step towards transforming urban mobility through self-driving technology.

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