Uber Nvidia Partnership Expands Robotaxi Rollout
Uber Nvidia partnership will deploy robotaxis in Los Angeles and San Francisco and expand into multiple global markets; shares had risen.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Rollout begins in Los Angeles and San Francisco in the first half of 2027.
- Service will expand to 28 markets by 2028, operating across Uber, Bolt, and Grab platforms.
- NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion and 'Alpamayo' model will power full-stack L4 software with OEM partners.
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Uber Technologies said on March 17, 2026, that its partnership with Nvidia will deploy Level 4 (L4) robotaxis in Los Angeles and San Francisco in the first half of 2027, expanding to 28 markets by 2028. This marks a significant advance in Uber’s autonomous-service ambitions.
Launch Cities, Timeline, and Platforms
The initial rollout will begin in Los Angeles and San Francisco, targeting the first half of 2027. By 2028, the service aims to operate across 28 markets globally. The robotaxi deployment will run on multiple ride-hailing platforms, including Uber, Bolt, and Grab. These initial cities will serve as operational hubs to support broader expansion and data collection.
Technology, OEM Partners, and Data Infrastructure
Nvidia’s DRIVE Hyperion full-stack architecture will power the robotaxis, integrating proprietary L4 software and the "Alpamayo" AI model to manage simulation, routing, and fleet operations. The partnership includes original equipment manufacturers BYD, Geely, Isuzu, and Nissan. Together, they are developing a joint data factory accelerated by Nvidia’s Cosmos world foundation model platform to curate and process autonomous-vehicle data.
An Uber investor release stated, "NVIDIA to debut proprietary L4 software with leading OEMs on Uber's network," highlighting the collaboration’s technological depth.
If executed as planned, this timeline and scale represent a major operational step for ride-hailing platforms moving toward commercial autonomous services.
