Uber To Launch Mid-2027 Houston Robotaxis Using Lucid Vehicles and Nuro Tech
LCID•Uber plans mid-2027 driverless rides in Houston using Lucid-built vehicles and Nuro’s Level 4 autonomy, expanding Lucid’s Arizona test fleet in coming weeks for safety validation. Uber has committed to buy at least 35,000 robotaxis and leased a 50,000-square-foot Houston depot with 40 fast chargers and 15 maintenance bays.
1. Partnership and Launch Timeline
Uber plans to launch driverless ride services in Houston in mid-2027 using Lucid-built vehicles equipped with Nuro’s Level 4 autonomy. The move extends Uber’s competition with other autonomous platforms and marks Lucid’s first major deployment beyond testing phases.
2. Lucid Fleet Expansion and Commitments
Lucid will expand its test vehicle fleet from its Arizona factory in the coming weeks to complete safety validation and certification. Uber has increased its purchase commitment with Lucid to at least 35,000 robotaxis for future rollouts.
3. Infrastructure for Operations
Uber has signed a multiyear lease on a 50,000-square-foot Houston depot featuring 40 fast chargers and 15 maintenance bays, with construction set to begin in early 2027. The facility will manage charging, maintenance, repairs and daily operations of the autonomous fleet.
