Uber is deepening its investment in autonomous transportation through a partnership with May Mobility, adding the company’s robotaxis to its ride-hailing platform. The collaboration will see thousands of May Mobility’s autonomous vehicles deployed across multiple U.S. cities, beginning with Arlington, Texas, before the end of 2025. Initially, the robotaxis will operate with safety drivers onboard, with plans to transition to fully driverless operation over time. Further expansion to additional cities is slated for next year.
May Mobility, supported by automotive giants like Toyota and BMW, differentiates itself with its focus on business and government transportation contracts. Their current fleet includes autonomous Toyota Sienna minivans utilizing May Mobility’s own autonomous driving technology within defined geofenced zones. This partnership with Uber is non-exclusive; May Mobility also maintains a similar agreement with Lyft.
This move aligns with Uber’s broader strategy to become a central platform for autonomous vehicles, encompassing both robotaxis and delivery services. Uber already has existing partnerships with autonomous driving technology developers such as Waymo, Motional, Avride, WeRide, and Volkswagen, as well as autonomous delivery firms like Serve, Cartken, and Nuro. May Mobility is also incorporating electric minibuses, capable of carrying up to 30 passengers, into its fleet, with a planned launch next year. May Mobility underscores the importance of addressing concerns from local authorities to ensure continued operations, signaling its dedication to fostering positive relationships with municipalities.