Uber, Volkswagen Partner to Deploy Autonomous ID Buzz Vans Next Year
Autonomous vehicles made by Volkswagen and used by Uber are scheduled to launch for customers in Los Angeles next year.
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Uber Technologies Inc. and Volkswagen AG have partnered to deploy thousands of electric ID Buzz vans in the US, marking the latest partnership to expand autonomous options on the ride hailing app.
The companies will begin testing the vans on roads later this year and plan a commercial launch next year in Los Angeles, they said in a statement on Thursday. During initial testing, a human operator will be inside of the vehicles. The launch will take place in stages and only proceed following necessary regulatory approvals. The partnership is planned to expand to other major US markets over the next decade.