Uber to Launch Robotaxi Service in Houston by 2027 with Lucid and Nuro
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Bruce Gil
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Summary
Uber is expanding its robotaxi service to Houston, Texas, with a planned launch by mid-2027. The service, developed in partnership with luxury EV maker Lucid and autonomous driving startup Nuro, will make Houston the second market after an initial rollout in the San Francisco Bay Area later this year. Uber has plans to expand to dozens of additional markets in the coming years.
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· 4 pulledUber announced today that its robotaxi service with luxury EV maker Lucid and autonomous driving startup Nuro is coming to Houston.
The city will be the service's second market after it launches in the San Francisco Bay Area later this year.
Uber said the service is expected to launch in the Texas city by mid-2027, with plans to expand to dozens of additional markets over the coming years.
Houston marks an important next step in our partnership with Lucid and Nuro as we expand autonomo
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