# Uber and Volkswagen's self-driving division have started validation testing on the streets of Los Angeles.

*business · news · 2026-04-08 · CNET*

## Key points

- Uber and Volkswagen's MOIA America have begun validation testing of autonomous ID Buzz vehicles in Los Angeles.
- The companies plan to scale the test fleet to over 100 ID Buzz vehicles during the trial period.
- Uber and MOIA America have established a joint facility in Los Angeles for daily fleet operations.
- A robotaxi service using autonomous ID Buzz vehicles will launch on the Uber app later this year.
- Uber and Volkswagen plan to eventually deploy thousands of autonomous vehicles in multiple US markets.

**Companies:** Uber, Volkswagen Group, MOIA America
**Countries:** United States, Germany

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