Uber and Rivian Team Up to Deploy 50,000 Robotaxis

As robotaxis start hitting city streets around the world, Uber is making moves to ensure it doesn’t get left behind. Uber announced Thursday that it is partnering with EV maker Rivian to roll out up to 50,000 unsupervised robotaxis by 2031. As part of the deal, Uber has agreed to invest $1.25 billion in Rivian through 2031. An initial $300 million has been committed following the signing of the deal and regulatory approval. The remaining investment will depend on whether Rivian reaches certain autonomous milestones. Additionally, Uber or its fleet partners will purchase 10,000 R2 SUVs, with the option to buy an additional 40,000 vehicles in 2030. Uber’s Rivian R2 fleet will initially be deployed in San Francisco and Miami in 2028, with plans to expand to up to 25 cities across the U.S., Canada, and Europe by 2031. “We’re big believers in Rivian’s approach—designing the vehicle, compute platform, and software stack together, while maintaining end-to-end control of scaled manufacturing and supply in the U.S,” said Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi in a press release. “That vertical integration, combined with data from their growing consumer vehicle base and experience managing the complexit