Uber’s $10 Billion Robotaxi Bet Marks Sharp Shift as Self-Driving Race Heats Up
UPDATE April 15, 2026, 22:35 - Uber has deepened its robotaxi push, committing more than $10 billion to autonomous vehicles and related partnerships, marking a clear shift away from its asset-light model toward owning fleet capacity. The company is working with partners including Lucid, Rivian and Baidu, with plans to deploy robotaxi services in up to 28 cities by 2028, while expanding pilot programs in U.S. markets. Recent deals—such as increasing orders for tens of thousands of vehicles and additional equity investments—underscore a broader industry acceleration as competition with players like Waymo and Tesla intensifies.
