"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. That vertical integration, combined with data from their growing consumer vehicle base and experience managing the complexities of commercial fleets, gives us conviction to set these ambitious but achievable targets."
"Uber, or its fleet partners, are expected to buy 10,000 fully autonomous Rivian R2 robotaxis, with the option to purchase up to 40,000 more in 2030. Initial deployments of the vehicles are expected to begin in San Francisco and Miami in 2028 and will expand to 25 cities in the U.S., Canada and Europe by 2031."
Uber and Rivian announced a strategic partnership where Uber will invest up to $1.25 billion to support the deployment of autonomous robotaxis. Uber or its fleet partners will purchase 10,000 fully autonomous Rivian R2 vehicles initially, with options for up to 40,000 additional units by 2030. Initial deployments begin in San Francisco and Miami in 2028, expanding to 25 cities across the U.S., Canada, and Europe by 2031. Uber's investment is contingent on meeting autonomous technology milestones, with an initial $300 million committed upon regulatory approval. Rivian's vertical integration approach—controlling vehicle design, compute platform, software, and manufacturing—convinced Uber to pursue these ambitious targets.
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