Uber launches robotaxis in Houston

Uber is set to introduce driverless robotaxi services in Houston, leveraging vehicles developed in partnership with Lucid Group and Nuro. This strategic move positions Uber to directly compete with Waymo, another major player in the autonomous vehicle space, within the fourth-largest city in the United States. The expansion into Houston signifies a significant step in Uber's efforts to scale its autonomous ride-hailing operations and challenge existing market leaders in the rapidly growing robotaxi sector.