Telecommunications & Media
Uber launches dedicated self-driving unit to focus on providing infrastructure to partners
Uber has launched a new division targeting the autonomous vehicle market, TechCrunch reported on Sunday. The unit, called Uber Autonomous Vehicle Solutions, aims to provide software and support services for operating robo-taxis, self-driving trucks and sidewalk delivery robots. Uber has participated through partnerships after abandoning in-house AV development. An executive said the goal is to help partners cut costs and speed market entry. Uber plans to expand robo-taxi operations to 15 cities by year-end.
