Uber and Hyundai-backed Motional Launch Robotaxi Rides in Las Vegas

The new service will give riders the option to be matched with an autonomous vehicle for trips.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 12:33pm

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Uber Technologies and Motional, a Hyundai-backed autonomous driving company, have launched an all-electric IONIQ 5 robotaxi service on the Uber platform in Las Vegas. The new service will allow riders to be matched with an autonomous vehicle for their trips.

Why it matters

This partnership between Uber and Motional represents a significant step forward in the development and deployment of autonomous vehicle technology for ride-hailing services. It could pave the way for more widespread adoption of self-driving cars in urban transportation.

The details

The new robotaxi service in Las Vegas will use Motional's IONIQ 5 all-electric autonomous vehicles. Uber and Motional plan to offer fully driverless rides by the end of 2026, further advancing the commercialization of self-driving technology.

  • The new robotaxi service launched on March 13, 2026 in Las Vegas.
  • Uber and Motional plan to offer fully driverless rides by the end of 2026.

The players

Uber Technologies

A ride-hailing and transportation technology company.

Motional

A Hyundai-backed autonomous driving company that is developing self-driving vehicle technology.

IONIQ 5

An all-electric autonomous vehicle developed by Motional.

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What’s next

Uber and Motional plan to offer fully driverless rides by the end of 2026, further advancing the commercialization of self-driving technology.

The takeaway

This partnership between Uber and Motional represents a significant step forward in the development and deployment of autonomous vehicle technology for ride-hailing services, which could pave the way for more widespread adoption of self-driving cars in urban transportation.