# Uber employees can now request a ride in a Lucid robotaxi through the Uber app.

*business · news · 2026-04-13 · TechCrunch*

## Key points

- Uber employees can now request rides in Lucid Gravity robotaxis equipped with Nuro's self-driving system.
- Uber invested $300 million in Lucid and committed to buying at least 20,000 Gravity SUVs.
- Nuro's autonomous system in these vehicles uses Nvidia's Drive AGX Thor computer and solid-state lidar.
- Nuro has 100 Lucid Gravity SUVs in its engineering fleet for real-world autonomous testing across the U.S.
- Production of the modified Lucid Gravity robotaxis is scheduled to begin in late 2026.

**Companies:** Uber, Lucid, Nuro
**Countries:** United States

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