Uber Launches Robotaxis in Dallas with a Twist: Driver-Driven Option Available for Now
As part of its efforts to expand its autonomous ride-hailing services, Uber is now offering robotaxis as an option in Dallas. The move marks the latest addition to the company's growing roster of partnerships with vehicle manufacturers and technology firms.
While the initial fleet of vehicles will be driven by a human, the ultimate goal of this partnership with Avride is for fully driverless operation in the future. However, riders can rest assured that they have some control over their experience - they can select the option to ride with an autonomous vehicle (robotaxi) if desired.
Currently, Uber's fleet will consist of just a handful of Avride's Hyundai Ioniq 5 vehicles, but plans are in place for hundreds more to join the service in the coming months. This represents a significant expansion of the company's ambitions in the robotaxis space.
Interestingly, this is not Uber's first foray into autonomous ride-hailing - it has already partnered with other firms such as Waymo, Lucid, WeRide, and Momenta on similar initiatives in various cities across the US. However, Dallas marks a notable milestone in its efforts to bring this technology to a wider audience.
For those looking to ride with an Uber robotaxi, they can now increase their chances of being matched by selecting the "robotaxi" option in the app - although it's worth noting that riders will still have the option to switch to a traditional human driver if they prefer.
As part of its efforts to expand its autonomous ride-hailing services, Uber is now offering robotaxis as an option in Dallas. The move marks the latest addition to the company's growing roster of partnerships with vehicle manufacturers and technology firms.
While the initial fleet of vehicles will be driven by a human, the ultimate goal of this partnership with Avride is for fully driverless operation in the future. However, riders can rest assured that they have some control over their experience - they can select the option to ride with an autonomous vehicle (robotaxi) if desired.
Currently, Uber's fleet will consist of just a handful of Avride's Hyundai Ioniq 5 vehicles, but plans are in place for hundreds more to join the service in the coming months. This represents a significant expansion of the company's ambitions in the robotaxis space.
Interestingly, this is not Uber's first foray into autonomous ride-hailing - it has already partnered with other firms such as Waymo, Lucid, WeRide, and Momenta on similar initiatives in various cities across the US. However, Dallas marks a notable milestone in its efforts to bring this technology to a wider audience.
For those looking to ride with an Uber robotaxi, they can now increase their chances of being matched by selecting the "robotaxi" option in the app - although it's worth noting that riders will still have the option to switch to a traditional human driver if they prefer.
! I mean, think about it, no more traffic jams, no more fighting with your driver for the aircon spot... just sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride 
. And the best part is, you can choose to ride with a human or a robot, so if you're feeling old-school, you can still get a real Uber experience 
. I'm curious to see how this whole autonomous thing will play out in Dallas, and I hope it means more affordable rides for everyone 
. It's like the future is finally here! 
this is so cool! I'm loving how Uber is giving people an option to ride with autonomous vehicles, but also allowing them to choose traditional drivers if they want - it's all about flexibility, you know? 
And Dallas getting robotaxis is a huge deal, can't wait to see more cities join in on the action! 
They're just introducing robotaxis in Dallas now? Can't they see I'm trying to live my best life without autonomous cars? 
Like, what's next? Cars that drive you to work and make small talk while they do it? 
Where's the Tesla or the Ford F-150? Come on, Uber! Step up your game!
but at the same time, its interesting that they're already pushing for autonomous ops in the future 
im not sure if ill be using this feature when it launches tho...idk how im gonna feel about just sitting in a car with no one behind the wheel 
Still, I guess it's better than driving yourself and all. And hey, if they can make these things reliable enough, it could be a game changer for people who don't have cars or are just having a tough day 
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! And yeah, its cool that they got avride on board, i heard those hyundai ioniq 5s are crazy fast 
. and whats w/ havin to select robotaxi in the app? cant it jus default 2 that mode or sumthin? 
. and it's awesome that avride is partnering with uber to make this happen - they're literally changing the game 
! plus, it's cool that riders can choose their experience, whether they wanna chill with an autonomous bot or ride with a human driver 
The fact that they're starting small with just a handful of vehicles but planning to expand to hundreds more is super promising. And yeah, the "robotaxi" option in the app is genius - I love how it gives riders control over their experience. Can't wait to try it out and see how seamless (pun intended 
) the whole thing is!
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. like whats next? cars driven by cats? 
just kidding (or am i?) anyway, gotta give it to uber for tryin new things and innovatin in the industry 
so we can all feel comfy with this new wave of autonomous rides 
. This tech has got potential to revolutionize how we think about transportation and logistics, its exciting to see it becoming more mainstream 