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Uber and Hyundai-backed Motional have launched a driverless taxi service in Las Vegas.
Uber and Motional have launched a commercial driverless robotaxi service in Las Vegas using the Uber app.
KEY POINTS
- The service uses Motional's IONIQ 5, one of the first SAE Level 4-capable vehicles certified under FMVSS.
- A human safety operator will initially be present, with fully driverless rides expected by late 2026.
- Uber plans to invest over $100 million in autonomous vehicle charging hubs for scaling driverless mobility.
- Uber's new multi-year deals include Zoox in the U.S. and a pilot robotaxi launch with Nissan and Wayve in Tokyo by 2026.
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