An article summarized by Axios:
Uber announced that Houston will become the second city to receive its new robotaxi service through a partnership with autonomous driving company Nuro and electric vehicle maker Lucid Motors. The service is expected to launch in mid-2027, following an initial rollout in the San Francisco Bay Area later this year, with riders able to hail autonomous vehicles directly through the Uber app.
To support the expansion, Uber has secured a 50,000-square-foot depot facility and a dedicated charging site in downtown Houston, with construction expected to begin in early 2027. The robotaxi fleet will use Lucid Gravity SUVs equipped with Nuro’s autonomous driving technology, including a roof-mounted sensor system and advanced vehicle detection capabilities. Nearly 100 of the vehicles are already being tested in California and Texas.
Houston was selected in part because Nuro has been testing autonomous vehicles in the city since 2019, giving the company experience navigating local conditions such as heavy rain, storms, and road debris. The launch further strengthens Houston’s role as a hub for autonomous vehicle development and positions the city at the forefront of the rapidly growing robotaxi industry.
