Uber Launches Driverless Robotaxi Service inโค Dallas-Fort Worth
DALLAS – Uber has begun offering fully autonomous,driverless robotaxi rides in โDallas and Fort Worth,marking a meaningful expansion ofโ its โขautonomousโข vehicle programme. Theโข service, launched December 7, 2023, initially operates in a limitedโ zone, offering rides between certain areas of the two cities.
The โขrollout โคin North Texas follows Uber’s accomplishedโ launch of similar โขservices in Phoenix and marks a pivotal moment for the future of โtransportation in the region. Residents and visitors can now request a ride via โthe Uber โapp, which will dispatchโ a driverless vehicle. While the vehicles operate without a human driver behindโ the wheel, Uber โconfirmed โฃthat remote support specialists are available to assist if needed. Authorities urge extreme caution when driving inโ icy conditions, andโ preparation for severe winter weather is essential, โincluding โขkeeping emergency supplies in vehicles-considerations relevant as the robotaxi serviceโค begins operation during the โคwinter months.
The driverlessโ taxis utilize a โfleet of electric vehicles equipped with โคadvanced sensors, cameras,โ and software to navigate roads and respond toโค changing traffic conditions. Uber has been testing autonomous technology for years,and this deployment represents a major step toward widespread commercialization.The company states the technology aims to improve road safetyโฃ and โคincrease transportation accessibility.
The initial serviceโ areaโ is focused on โparts of dallas and Fort Worth, with plans for potential expansion based on performance and regulatory approvals. โUberโค has partnered with Motional, โขa โleading autonomous โdriving technology company, to develop and deploy the robotaxi fleet. The company emphasizesโค a commitment to safety, stating that the vehicles undergo rigorous โคtesting and validation beforeโ beingโ deployed on public โroads.
