This move is seen as a significant step in expanding Uber’s autonomous vehicle offerings and may enhance its competitive edge in the ride-hailing market.
UBER, Motional Launch IONIQ 5 Robotaxi
Uber and Motional announced that riders in Las Vegas can now access the Motional IONIQ 5 robotaxi.
The IONIQ 5 robotaxi is designed specifically for ride-hailing and built for reliable driverless operations. Uber says that it has developed through a partnership between Motional and Hyundai Motor Group.
IONIQ 5 robotaxi is among the first SAE Level 4 autonomous vehicles certified under U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS). This is designed for ride-hailing and features a vehicle operator monitoring the road.
The company says that the service will initially be available at designated locations along Las Vegas Boulevard, with plans for future expansion. This reflects Uber’s commitment to integrating autonomous technology into its platform.
The partnership builds on a framework agreement established in 2022, which aims to scale the adoption of autonomous vehicles. This follows a successful pilot program for delivery services in Los Angeles and a ride-hailing pilot in Las Vegas.
This week, Uber disclosed that it is accelerating its push into autonomous ride-hailing through new global partnerships.
It also announced plans to deploy robotaxis in Tokyo with Wayve and Nissan while expanding U.S. efforts with Amazon-backed Zoox.
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