News Summary

Uber has announced a strategic partnership with Chinese autonomous vehicle startup Momenta to introduce robotaxis to its platform in Europe by early 2026. This collaboration marks another step in Uber’s strategy to leverage its ride-hailing expertise while relying on partners for self-driving technology. Momenta’s CEO, Xudong Cao, expressed that this partnership completes the key ecosystem needed for scaling autonomous driving globally. The robotaxis will initially operate with safety operators on board. This agreement adds to Uber’s roster of autonomous vehicle collaborations, which includes companies like Volkswagen, Waymo, and Wayve.