Nuro receives driverless testing permit ahead of Uber robotaxi service launch

Nuro receives driverless testing permit ahead of Uber robotaxi service launch from the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

The DMV updated Nuro's existing driverless permit to include Lucid Gravity SUVs. The vehicles will test on public roads without human safety operators.

Nuro receives driverless testing permit ahead of Uber robotaxi service launch as the firm pivots from delivery bots to licensing tech for ride-hailing.

The partnership with Uber and Lucid aims to deploy up to 35,000 robotaxis globally. Lucid delivered 75 engineering vehicles for testing in multiple U.S. cities.

Nuro expects to start driverless testing later this year. Uber employees already hail autonomous rides with safety drivers via the app.

Lucid confirmed on track for commercial operations in late 2026. Uber increased its order to 35,000 vehicles and invested $500 million.

The permit covers full-size passenger vehicles, unlike Nuro's prior approval for low-speed R3 delivery pods. Nuro held driverless testing permits for six years.

Further approvals needed include a driverless ride-hailing permit from the California Public Utilities Commission and a DMV deployment permit.

Nuro receives driverless testing permit ahead of Uber robotaxi service launch amid intensifying competition from Waymo and Zoox in San Francisco.

Lucid's outgoing interim CEO highlighted the milestone during Q1 earnings. Testing focuses on mileage accumulation and safety validation.

The Gravity SUV offers three rows for premium service. Nuro's software integrates with Uber's platform for seamless hailing.

Backers like Nvidia and Toyota support Nuro's shift to scalable licensing. The deal positions Uber to expand beyond supervised autonomy.