Uber Expands Autonomous Vehicle Services with Ex-Yandex Self-Driving Group
Uber Partners with Avride for Enhanced Robot Delivery
Uber is taking bold strides in the autonomous vehicle industry by partnering with Avride, previously known as the Yandex Self-Driving Group. This partnership will allow Uber customers to enjoy robot delivery services starting this week in Austin, where they will receive Uber Eats deliveries from Avride’s cutting-edge robots.
Impact on Urban Mobility
Additionally, this service will extend to Dallas and Jersey City later this year. Looking ahead to 2025, Uber plans to introduce Avride's self-driving vehicles for ridesharing in Dallas, enhancing transportation accessibility and efficiency for urban dwellers.
Key Features of the Partnership
- Multiyear agreement for robot delivery services.
- Initial deployment in Austin, with expanding operations.
- Operational delivery robots already active in South Korea.
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