Uber Announces Autonomous Robotaxi Launch in 2027

Ride-hailing giant partners with Nvidia, Lucid, and Nuro for self-driving vehicle rollout

Mar. 17, 2026 at 3:33pm by Ben Kaplan

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Uber Technologies has announced plans to launch its autonomous robotaxi fleet in Los Angeles and San Francisco in the first half of 2027, before expanding to 28 cities globally by 2028. The company's partnership with Nvidia, Lucid Motors, and Nuro will see the deployment of Level 4 self-driving vehicles based on Lucid's Gravity SUV platform.

Why it matters

Uber's robotaxi announcement marks a significant milestone in the race to bring fully autonomous vehicles to urban mobility. This move positions Uber to compete with other industry leaders like Tesla and Waymo as the autonomous driving technology matures and becomes more widely adopted.

The details

Uber's robotaxi fleet will utilize Lucid Gravity SUVs equipped with Nvidia's Level 4 autonomous driving software and Nuro's autonomy technology. The company had previously announced a $300 million strategic partnership with Lucid in July 2025 to deliver up to 20,000 electric vehicles for the robotaxi program over six years.

  • Uber plans to launch its autonomous robotaxi fleet in Los Angeles and San Francisco in the first half of 2027.
  • Uber aims to expand the robotaxi service to 28 cities globally by 2028.

The players

Uber Technologies

A ride-hailing company that is developing autonomous vehicle technology to power its future robotaxi fleet.

Nvidia

An American technology company that specializes in designing and manufacturing graphics processing units (GPUs) and other related technologies, including autonomous driving software.

Lucid Motors

An American electric vehicle manufacturer that has partnered with Uber to provide the Gravity SUV platform for the robotaxi fleet.

Nuro

An autonomous delivery vehicle company that is providing its autonomy technology to power Uber's self-driving vehicles.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

Uber's robotaxi fleet will begin on-road testing in Los Angeles and San Francisco in the coming months, with the goal of launching commercial service in the first half of 2027.

The takeaway

Uber's announcement of its autonomous robotaxi launch in 2027 represents a significant step forward in the company's efforts to transition to a self-driving future, positioning it to compete with other industry leaders in the rapidly maturing autonomous driving space.