Uber, Nuro, and Lucid Plan Robotaxi Service in Houston by Mid-2027
Uber, Nuro, and Lucid announced Houston as the second market for their robotaxi program, with service expected to launch in mid-2027.
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What Happened
Uber, Nuro, and Lucid have selected Houston as the second city for their robotaxi program, following the San Francisco Bay Area launch later this year. The service is expected to begin in mid-2027, using Lucid Gravity robotaxis equipped with Nuro's Level 4 autonomous technology. Uber will provide the ride-hailing platform and fleet operations infrastructure.
Global robotaxi program announced by Uber, Nuro, and Lucid.
San Francisco Bay Area launch expected.
Houston service launch planned.
“Houston is a city Nuro knows well, and we’re excited to help bring this robotaxi service to the city through our partnership with Uber and Lucid.”
- Lucid: Provides electric vehicles (Gravity and future Midsize) and factory integration.
- Nuro: Supplies Level 4 autonomy platform (Nuro Driver) and validation expertise.
- Uber: Offers ride-hailing platform, fleet operations, depot infrastructure.
Why this matters
The partnership combines Lucid’s EVs, Nuro’s autonomous tech, and Uber’s ride-hailing platform, aiming to scale robotaxi services across dozens of markets, starting with the Bay Area and Houston.
Terms in This Story
- robotaxi
- A self-driving taxi service.
- Level 4 autonomy
- A vehicle that can handle all driving tasks in specific conditions without human intervention.
- homologation
- The process of certifying a vehicle meets regulatory standards.
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