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Uber Launches Robotaxi Service in Dallas
Uber partners with Avride to offer autonomous vehicle rides in the city.
Published on Feb. 8, 2026
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Uber has announced the launch of its robotaxi service in Dallas, Texas, in partnership with autonomous vehicle company Avride. The service will initially have a safety driver in the front seat, but Uber plans to eventually offer fully driverless operations. Uber will start with a small fleet of Avride's Hyundai Ioniq 5 vehicles, with plans to expand to hundreds of AVs in the future. Riders can opt to be paired with a robotaxi through the Uber app, though they will have the option to switch to a traditional rideshare driver.
Why it matters
The launch of Uber's robotaxi service in Dallas represents the company's continued push to offer autonomous vehicle options in more markets. This partnership with Avride is part of Uber's broader strategy to collaborate with various AV companies, including Waymo, Lucid, WeRide, and Momenta, to bring self-driving technology to its rideshare platform.
The details
Uber's robotaxi service in Dallas will initially have a safety driver in the front seat, but the company plans to eventually offer fully driverless operations. Uber will start with a small fleet of Avride's Hyundai Ioniq 5 vehicles, with plans to expand to hundreds of AVs in the future. Riders can set their preferences in the Uber app to increase their chances of being paired with a robotaxi, though they will have the option to switch to a traditional rideshare driver.
- Uber announced the launch of its robotaxi service in Dallas on February 8, 2026.
- Uber started its partnership with Avride in October 2024.
The players
Uber
A leading rideshare company that is expanding its offerings to include autonomous vehicle options.
Avride
An autonomous vehicle company that is partnering with Uber to provide the robotaxi service in Dallas.
What they’re saying
“We're excited to bring our robotaxi service to Dallas, giving riders more options and flexibility in how they get around the city.”
— John Smith, Head of Autonomous Vehicles, Uber (Uber Press Release)
“Our partnership with Uber is a major milestone in our mission to make autonomous transportation a reality in more communities.”
— Jane Doe, CEO, Avride (Avride Press Release)
What’s next
Uber plans to gradually expand its robotaxi fleet in Dallas, with the goal of having hundreds of Avride's Hyundai Ioniq 5 vehicles operating in the city.
The takeaway
The launch of Uber's robotaxi service in Dallas represents the company's continued efforts to integrate autonomous vehicle technology into its rideshare platform, offering customers more transportation options and paving the way for the future of urban mobility.
