Uber to Launch Houston Robotaxis Mid-2027 with 35,000-Vehicle Fleet and Depot
UBER•Uber will deploy driverless robotaxi rides in Houston with Lucid and Nuro vehicles launching mid-2027. The company has committed to at least 35,000 robotaxis, invested hundreds of millions in partnerships, and is building a 50,000-sq-ft depot with 40 fast chargers and 15 maintenance bays.
1. Houston Robotaxi Launch Plans
Uber will begin offering fully driverless robotaxi services in Houston using Lucid and Nuro vehicles, with operations scheduled to start in mid-2027.
2. Strategic Move Against Waymo
This initiative positions Uber to directly challenge Waymo by scaling autonomous ride services in the fourth-largest US city, expanding beyond their existing app partnership in selected markets.
3. Depot and Infrastructure Build
Uber has signed a multiyear lease for a 50,000-square-foot depot in Houston, equipped with 40 fast chargers and 15 maintenance bays, with construction to begin early 2027.
4. Partnership and Investment Commitments
The company has invested hundreds of millions in Lucid and Nuro, secured a commitment for at least 35,000 robotaxis, and plans fleet expansion across dozens of markets.
