Motional Robotaxis Arrive in Vegas, Redefining Ridesharing
Motional's self-driving vehicles join the Uber app in Las Vegas, marking a major milestone just two years after the company's reboot under Hyundai's ownership.
In a significant development, Motional, the autonomous vehicle company owned by Hyundai, has announced the launch of its self-driving robotaxis on the Uber app in Las Vegas. This launch comes just two years after a major reboot for the company, underscoring the rapid progress it has made in the autonomous driving space.
The new service will initially operate with a safety monitor on board, but Motional hopes to remove this requirement by the end of the year, allowing for a fully driverless experience. This move represents a critical step forward in the integration of self-driving technology into the mainstream ridesharing ecosystem.
Redefining the Future of Mobility
The partnership between Motional and Uber is a testament to the growing maturity and widespread adoption of autonomous driving technology. By integrating Motional's robotaxis into the Uber platform, the companies are poised to offer passengers a seamless and innovative transportation experience, one that could redefine the future of urban mobility.
Source: TechCrunch
