Uber to launch a premium robotaxi service in Waymo’s turf of San Francisco

TechCrunchCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Kirsten KorosecOctober 29, 2025 at 01:00 PM

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Uber plans to launch a premium robotaxi service using Lucid Motors' all-electric Gravity SUVs equipped with Nuro's self-driving technology in San Francisco in 2026. The announcement was made at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, positioning Uber directly against Waymo in the autonomous vehicle market. Earlier this year, Uber invested $300 million in Lucid and ordered at least 20,000 Gravity SUVs for its robotaxi service. Testing of the vehicles has already begun with a fleet expected to reach about 100 units. This move marks a strategic entry into Waymo's core market, as the Alphabet-owned company operates commercial robotaxi services in several cities including San Francisco.

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