The ridehail company is teaming up with China’s Baidu to deploy robotaxis in Asia and the Middle East. But Uber’s real autonomous ambitions are more expansive.

Uber and Baidu join forces in the self-driving taxi market, combining Uber's network with Baidu's Apollo Go robotaxi fleet that has completed over 11 million rides across 15 cities.

Volkswagen to launch ID.Buzz robotaxis with Uber in LA by 2026, aiming to rival Waymo and Tesla in the self-driving EV space.

Volkswagen and Uber to deploy the ID. Buzz AD on the Uber platform in US markets, starting in Los Angeles.

Uber Technologies' strong brand, strategic partnerships, and financial growth make it a top investment. Learn more about UBER stock here.

The ID. Buzz autonomous van features self-driving technology with 13 cameras, nine LiDAR units and five radars after Volkswagen partnered with Hamburg and Uber for 2026 deployments.

Volkswagen’s ride pool and autonomous mobility arm,MOIA, will be responsible for the van’s self-driving technology and the software to deploy the vehicles on the Uber platform.

Volkswagen and Uber announced a partnership to deploy self-driving vehicles in the US, with first launch in LA by 2026. Other recent deals also noted.