Uber sets return of autonomous vehicles in Europe around early 2026, following tests in Texas
Are Driverless Ubers on the Horizon, Starting in Texas Next Year? Head's up, folks, it looks like your riding days with Uber might change drastically soon! American tech titan Uber and Chinese AI giant Momenta are aiming to make self-driving cabs a reality across the pond real soon. Expect to see these autonomous taxis cruising European streets by early 2026, accompanied by on-board 'security gurus' during the initial phase.
Uber's CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi, couldn't contain his excitement. "This alliance... blends Uber's global ride-sharing know-how with Momenta's AI wizardry, reading like a dream come true for the future of accessible, safe, on-demand autonomous mobility," he said in a statement published on Uber Investor on May 2.
Before the self-driving extravaganza takes off in Europe, it'll kick off in Texas first. American startup May Mobility's tech is responsible for making this possible, and we can expect the first batch of autonomous Ubers to grace the Lone Star State roads by the end of 2025. Arlington city, here we come! Here's a fun fact: May Mobility's self-driving Teslas will be sporting their patented multi-policy decision-making (MPDM) platform, ensuring the safest ride possible, even with human oversight during the early phase. Once Uber and May Mobility roll out in additional US cities in 2026, they'll call it a day with fully autonomous rides.
This groundbreaking collaboration is merely one chapter in Uber’s multi-year strategy to expand autonomous vehicle availability stateside and abroad[2][4]. So buckle up, folks! The future of commuting is here, and it's coming faster than you think!
Uber's collaboration with Momenta could potentially extend beyond European streets, as French technology might be employed in the development of autonomous vehicles, given Uber's mission to expand autonomous vehicle availability globally.
In the near future, the alliance between Uber and American startup May Mobility may not only revolutionize the commute landscape in the Lone Star State but could also serve as a testing ground for potential French technology integration.
