Uber announces partnership with May Mobility to deploy thousands of self-driving taxis in Arlington, Texas by the end of 2025.
The autonomous vehicles will initially have safety drivers behind the wheel and will transition to full driverless operation as the technology matures and regulatory approvals are obtained.
Arlington is a strategic choice for the launch as May Mobility has been operating there with the RAPID shuttle service since 2021.
Uber aims to increase access to affordable transportation, reduce road congestion and emissions through the integration of autonomous vehicles into its services.