Uber launches robotaxis but driverless fleet is 'long time' away

A Hyundai Ioniq 5-based robotaxi from Motional is pictured testing in Boston. (MOTIONAL)

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Bloomberg

December 13, 2022 11:47 AM

Uber is launching its first robotaxi service, reaffirming the company’s commitment for a self-driving taxi fleet even as the hype around autonomous vehicles fades.

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