Uber Expands Robotaxi Services Through New Partnerships

Ride-sharing giant partners with NVIDIA and Amazon's Zoox to deploy self-driving vehicles in major cities.

Mar. 18, 2026 at 1:52am by Ben Kaplan

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Uber has announced an expansion of its robotaxi services through new and expanded partnerships with NVIDIA and Amazon's autonomous vehicle division, Zoox. The plan includes deploying a fleet of self-driving robotaxis powered by NVIDIA's technology, starting in Los Angeles and San Francisco in 2027 and expanding to 28 cities worldwide by 2028. Uber also signed a deal with Zoox to bring robotaxis to Las Vegas.

Why it matters

Uber's move to integrate autonomous vehicle technology into its platform is a key strategy for future growth, as the company aims to reduce driver costs and provide a more efficient ride-hailing service. This expansion comes as competition in the self-driving space heats up, with Tesla recently launching its own robotaxi service.

The details

The new partnerships will allow Uber to pursue its autonomous vehicle goals without the high cost of developing its own technology, instead serving as a platform for partners. The positive news follows announcements that Uber will invest half a billion dollars in its Argentina operations over the next three years.

  • Uber plans to begin deploying its robotaxi fleet in Los Angeles and San Francisco in 2027.
  • Uber aims to expand its robotaxi services to 28 cities worldwide by 2028.

The players

Uber

A ride-sharing and on-demand delivery platform.

NVIDIA

A technology company that designs graphics processing units (GPUs) for the gaming and professional markets, as well as system on a chip units for the mobile computing and automotive market.

Zoox

An autonomous vehicle division of Amazon that is developing self-driving technology.

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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

The plan detailed by Uber includes deploying a fleet of self-driving robotaxis powered by NVIDIA's technology, starting in Los Angeles and San Francisco in 2027 and expanding to 28 cities worldwide by 2028.

The takeaway

Uber's expansion of its robotaxi services through partnerships with NVIDIA and Zoox is a strategic move to integrate autonomous vehicle technology into its platform, which could help reduce driver costs and provide a more efficient ride-hailing service. This comes as competition in the self-driving space continues to intensify.