Uber to Launch Premium Autonomous Taxis in San Francisco

Uber is launching its new robotaxi service in San Francisco with Lucid and Nuro, aiming to challenge Waymo's dominance. The companies have begun testing their modified vehicles and are working to obtain necessary permits before offering paid rides. This move is part of a broader plan to deploy 20,000 autonomous vehicles across the US over six years, with the Bay Area serving as the launchpad. The competition between Uber and Waymo is intensifying, especially as both expand their presence in key markets like Austin, Atlanta, and Phoenix.