Uber to Launch 50,000 Rivian Robotaxis with Paid Self-Driving Rides by 2028
UBER•Uber will receive 50,000 Rivian R2 robotaxis and begin paid self-driving rides in 2028, leveraging Rivian’s in-house autonomy stack. Rivian plans supervised point-to-point driving later this year and unsupervised driving in 2027, underpinning the ride-hailing partnership’s future fleet operations.
1. Partnership Details
Uber and Rivian have agreed to deploy 50,000 R2 robotaxis under a strategic partnership aimed at launching paid autonomous ride services by 2028. The deal leverages Uber’s distribution network and Rivian’s AI-driven autonomy stack for future fleet operations.
2. Technology Roadmap
Rivian plans to roll out supervised point-to-point self-driving functionality later this year, followed by unsupervised eyes-off driving in 2027. These software upgrades are designed to enable driverless ride-hailing and underpin the Uber robotaxi fleet’s operational capabilities.
3. Business Implications
The partnership could significantly reduce Uber’s long-term vehicle and labor costs while positioning the company at the forefront of autonomous ride-hailing. Paid self-driving rides are expected to begin in select cities in 2028, expanding Uber’s service offerings and market share.
