“Our robotaxi program with Uber and Nuro is a key part of how [we are] leveraging [our] technology to create a more sustainable future of mobility that is widely accessible,” says Kay Stepper, vice president of ADAS and autonomous systems at Lucid. “Our engineering, range and interior comfort offers a unique platform, and when combined with Nuro’s technology and Uber’s scale, we are collectively building an experience like no other.” 

“The debut of our production intent robotaxi is a significant milestone on our path to delivering autonomy at scale,” adds Dave Ferguson, CEO of Nuro. “By bringing together [our] proven level 4 autonomy, Lucid’s advanced vehicle architecture and Uber’s global reach, we’re building a service designed for real-world operations and long-term growth.”

Autonomous on-road vehicle testing began last month in the San Francisco Bay Area, where the ride-hailing service is expected to launch later this year.

“The [testing] program evaluates dozens of critical capabilities across the full autonomy stack, including [our] end-to-end AI foundation model, which blends state-of-the-art AI with clear, verifiable safety logic for comfortable, reliable performance,” explains Ferguson. “In addition to on-road testing, [we are conducting] closed-course testing and simulation to validate performance across a wide range of scenarios.”