Uber plans to invest $300 million in electric vehicle manufacturer Lucid and partner with Nuro for autonomous driving technology, aiming for a rollout of robotaxis in a major US city by 2026. Despite this initiative, Uber drivers express skepticism regarding the feasibility of driverless cars, citing various challenges such as environmental conditions and specific driving situations that may necessitate human intervention. Company leaders indicate that a blend of human drivers and autonomous vehicles will likely coexist for the next decade throughout the ride-hailing landscape.
Uber's investment of $300 million in Lucid aims to integrate driverless cars into a US city by 2026, despite current technological limitations and operational costs.
Drivers emphasized that despite advancements in autonomous vehicle technology, significant challenges, including weather conditions and road quality, will require the continued presence of human drivers.
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