The company has long been not just a car manufacturer, but an active participant in the development of future mobility, says the head of Volkswagen autonomous mobility.
Uber and Volkswagen of America announced the cooperation, where the Robotaxi Commercial Service based on the autonomous electrical electrical minibuses Volkswagen ID will be launched until 2026. Buzz, reports TechCrunch.
In the initial phase, cars will not completely get rid of – behind the wheel there will be security operators that will control trips until the service autonomy is fully autonomous, approximately 2027.
The Volkswagen ADMT, a Volkswagen of America unit responsible for autonomous technologies, plans to start testing Los Angeles this year, after receiving a permit for testing from California vehicle. To launch ADMT’s commercial transportation, it is also necessary to obtain permission from the California Commission on Utility Services.
Although in 2023, Volkswagen said he did not plan to create his own taxi call, the cooperation with Uber suggests that the company is seeing a business for selling autonomous ID minibus. Buzz and Fleet Management Software to other operators.
The head of Volkswagen Autonomous Mobility, Christian Zenger, noted that the company has long been not only a car manufacturer, but an active player in developing future mobility. According to him, a combination of mass -making experiences, advanced technologies and understanding the needs of the urban environment makes it a cooperation with Uber especially the promise.
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