Lucid Group, Nuro, and Uber have partnered to develop a next-generation autonomous robotaxi program exclusively for the Uber ride-hailing platform. The partnership aims to deploy 20,000 or more Lucid vehicles equipped with the Nuro Driver Level 4 autonomy system over six years in dozens of markets worldwide.
The first launch is expected in a major US city next year, offering a fully integrated robotaxi experience developed for comfort, safety, and scale. Uber’s vast global network and dynamic fleet management will combine with Lucid’s advanced vehicle architecture and Nuro’s AI-powered self-driving technology to deliver the service.
Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber, believes autonomous vehicles can transform cities for the better, saying the partnership “will demonstrate what’s possible when proven AV technology meets real-world scale.” Marc Winterhoff, Interim CEO at Lucid, notes that this investment validates Lucid’s platform as ideal for autonomous vehicles.
The robotaxi will leverage Lucid Gravity’s advanced technology platform and Nuro Driver, enabling rapid adaptation to new environments and reducing deployment timelines. Nuro will lead the development of a comprehensive safety case across dozens of categories using simulations, closed course testing, and supervised on-road testing.
Source: https://media.lucidmotors.com/en/newsitem/1034-lucid-nuro-and-uber-partner-on-next-generation-autonomous-robotaxi-program