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FactConfirmedBusiness·March 20, 2026
Uber and Rivian Announce Robotaxi Partnership with Up to $1.25B Investment
Uber announced a partnership with Rivian to deploy up to 10,000 autonomous R2 robotaxis (with option for 40,000 more by 2030), with Uber investing up to $1.25 billion contingent on autonomous performance milestones, representing a competitive development for Tesla's robotaxi ambitions.
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Uber Now Ordering Robotaxis from … Rivian?CleanTechnica·Mar 20
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Evidence50%Reported
Based on trade press
Single publisher source
Insights
First tracked
March 20, 2026
Last updated
March 20, 2026
Sources
1 source
Related Developments
Tesla Loses Software Director Who Built OTA and Robotaxi InfrastructureCybercab Road Testing Ramping at Gigafactory Texas and Public RoadsTwo Unspecified Tesla Car Models Cancelled to Prioritize CybercabCybercab First Unit Rolls Off Gigafactory Texas Production Line, Mass Production Expected April 2026Cybercab NHTSA Exemption Not Yet Filed, Blocking Retail Sale