Uber Inks Robotaxi Deal With Chinese Startup Momenta

Uber is partnering with Chinese autonomous driving startup Momenta to launch robotaxi services outside the U.S. and China, starting in Europe in early 2026 with safety operators onboard. CNBC reports: Uber said the goal is to combine its global ridesharing network with Momenta's technology to deliver safe and efficient robotaxi services. 'This collaboration brings together Uber's global ridesharing expertise and Momenta's AI-first autonomous driving technology, paving the way for a future where more riders around the world experience the benefits of reliable and affordable autonomous mobility,' Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said in the press release. Momenta CEO Xudong Cao said the arrangement 'completes the key ecosystem needed to scale autonomous driving globally.'

Momenta, based in Beijing, is a leading autonomous driving company known for its 'two-leg' product strategy. It offers both Mpilot, a mass-production-ready assisted driving system, and MSD (Momenta Self-Driving), aimed at full autonomy. The company has years of experience operating autonomous vehicles in cities across China and has partnerships with large equipment manufacturers.

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