Stellantis, Wayve, and Uber have entered a partnership to develop and deploy Level 4 driverless robotaxis at a global scale, combining vehicles engineered by Stellantis, AI driving software from Wayve, and Uber’s ride-hailing network. The companies describe the arrangement as a non-binding memorandum of understanding that sets a framework for future agreements on technology development, licensing, production, and vehicle procurement. It builds on existing ties between the three, including a recent Level 2++ supervised automated-driving agreement between Stellantis and Wayve, and a Wayve–Uber deployment set to bring autonomous rides to London, Tokyo, and ten other cities this year.
Highlights
- Level 4 robotaxis: The three companies will jointly develop and deploy fully driverless (Level 4) robotaxi services, targeting cities across Europe, North America, and other markets.
- Three complementary roles: Stellantis supplies L4-Ready vehicle platforms with embedded sensor suites, Wayve provides the AI driving software, and Uber connects riders through its app.
- Non-binding MoU: The agreement covers future deals on technology development, licensing, production, and vehicle procurement, with each company free to pursue other autonomous-driving collaborations.
- Builds on prior ties: It extends a Wayve–Uber rollout set for London, Tokyo, and ten other cities this year, plus a recent Stellantis–Wayve Level 2++ agreement.
What Each Company Brings to the Robotaxi Partnership
The collaboration divides the work needed to commercialize autonomy into three parts:
- Vehicles and integration — Stellantis. The automaker will design, engineer, and manufacture vehicles at scale on its L4-Ready platforms, which carry embedded sensor suites and the redundancy the company says is required for high-utilization driverless operation.
- AI technology — Wayve. Wayve will supply the driving software that lets vehicles navigate complex real-world environments. The company says its end-to-end approach works without city-by-city mapping or re-engineering, which it expects to make expansion faster and less costly.
- Mobility platform — Uber. Uber will deploy the vehicles on its global network and connect riders to autonomous trips through the Uber app.
A Non-Binding First Step
The framework is a memorandum of understanding rather than a binding commitment, and each partner retains the flexibility to pursue additional autonomous-driving collaborations. The companies plan to work together on vehicle integration, testing, validation, and deployment, with the goal of bringing services to cities across Europe, North America, and beyond.
“This collaboration brings us closer to delivering a smarter, safer and more efficient mobility for our customers,” said Ned Curic, Chief Engineering and Technology Officer at Stellantis. “By combining our L4-Ready Platforms™, designed from the ground up for safe and efficient driverless operation, with Wayve’s adaptive AI and Uber’s global network, we are accelerating the deployment of autonomous vehicles that meet real customer needs and enable seamless mobility at scale in everyday life.”
Building on Existing Deployments
The partnership extends collaborations already under way. Wayve and Uber are set to deploy autonomous rides in London, Tokyo, and ten other cities this year, and Stellantis and Wayve recently signed their Level 2++ supervised automated-driving agreement.
“This partnership brings together three leaders, each with our own strengths: Stellantis’ vehicle expertise, Uber’s global mobility platform and Wayve’s embodied AI,” said Kaity Fischer, Wayve’s VP of Commercial & Operations. “This is just another strong signal that the industry is converging around Wayve’s technology as the way to scale AVs globally, and we’re excited to continue working with Stellantis and Uber to accelerate the promise of autonomy.”
“Successfully scaling autonomous mobility means bringing together the right vehicles, technology, and platform in a seamless way,” said Sarfraz Maredia, Global Head of Autonomous Mobility & Delivery at Uber. “Together with Stellantis and Wayve, we’re excited to bring safe, reliable autonomy to more riders around the world.”
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