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Uber and Volkswagen's Self-Driving Vans Are Hitting the Streets. Here's When You Can Ride
The fleet will start with human safety operators and is expected to grow past 100 vehicles before driverless rides begin in 2027.
- On Wednesday, Uber and Volkswagen subsidiary MOIA America began validation testing of autonomous ID. Buzz vehicles in Los Angeles, a critical step toward launching robotaxi services by late 2026.
- Volkswagen's autonomous mobility subsidiary, MOIA America—formerly Volkswagen ADMT—provides autonomous technology for the partnership announced last year, with the companies operating a joint Los Angeles facility.
- Initial testing involves about 10 autonomous ID. Buzz vehicles supervised by human safety operators, though MOIA America plans to scale the fleet to more than 100 vehicles during the testing period.
- The companies plan to launch robotaxi services on the Uber app later this year, though fully driverless operations are not expected until 2027 with human safety operators initially required.
- Deploying commercial robotaxi services requires navigating a long regulatory process, including permits from the California Department of Motor Vehicles and California Public Utilities Commission, as Uber expands autonomous partnerships.
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Uber begins testing its Volkswagen ID. Buzz robotaxi fleet in LA
If you live in Los Angeles, you may soon be able to hail a Volkswagen ID. Buzz robotaxi from the Uber app. The companies' previously announced "multi-year strategic partnership" is nearing a public launch, with on-road testing with a safety driver underway. The vehicles use tech from MOIA America, the US wing of Volkswagen's self-driving subsidiary. Uber and MOIA plan to deploy thousands of ID. Buzz vehicles across the US over the next decade. L…
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