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Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) and Cruise have announced a strategic partnership to integrate Cruise’s autonomous vehicles into the Uber platform. This multiyear collaboration aims to launch next year, featuring a fleet of Chevy Bolt-based autonomous vehicles. When Uber riders request a ride, they may have the option to choose a Cruise autonomous vehicle, marking a significant step towards safer and more reliable urban transportation.
Key Highlights:
- Partnership between Uber and Cruise: The collaboration aims to introduce autonomous vehicles on the Uber platform.
- Launch Next Year: The partnership is set to begin with a fleet of Chevy Bolt-based autonomous vehicles.
- Urban Mobility: This initiative focuses on redefining urban mobility by leveraging driverless technology.
- Safety and Reliability: The partnership highlights the importance of safe and reliable autonomous driving for consumers and cities.
Marc Whitten, CEO of Cruise, stated, “Cruise is on a mission to leverage driverless technology to create safer streets and redefine urban life. We are excited to partner with Uber to bring the benefits of safe, reliable, autonomous driving to even more people, unlocking a new era of urban mobility.”
Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber, added, “As the largest mobility and delivery platform, we believe Uber can play an important role in helping to safely and reliably introduce autonomous technology to consumers and cities around the world. We’re thrilled to partner with Cruise and look forward to launching next year.”
About Uber: Uber’s mission is to create opportunity through movement, having completed over 52 billion trips since its founding in 2010. The company aims to transform how people, food, and goods move through cities, opening up new possibilities for urban transportation.
About Cruise: Cruise is committed to building the world’s most advanced self-driving vehicles, focusing on safety and innovative technology. With ongoing autonomous driving tests in various cities and significant investments from industry leaders, Cruise continues to push the boundaries of urban mobility.
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