Self-driving cars are designed to stop moving if a person is nearby. People can take advantage of that function to harass and threaten their passengers.
The partnership could bring thousands of Rivian R2 robotaxis to cities in the U.S., Canada and Europe.
Uber plans to invest up to $1.25 billion in Rivian through 2031 to bring robotaxis to San Francisco and other cities.
Rideshare giant Uber plans to invest up to $1.25 billion in electric vehicle maker Rivian through 2031 to deploy as many as 50,000 autonomous robotaxis.
Despite widespread fears of drivers losing their jobs, Waymo’s co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana says the company will still need humans to fill technician and operator roles.
Uber plans to deploy 10,000 fully autonomous Rivian R2 robo-taxis across 25 cities worldwide by the end of 2031.