Overview
- Service pilots are slated for Los Angeles and San Francisco in the first half of 2027 with a target of up to 28 cities worldwide by 2028.
- Rollout will progress from data-collection vehicles to supervised operations before transitioning to Level 4 autonomy.
- Uber has not identified the other 26 cities, and timing will hinge on regulatory approvals, local validation, and safety performance.
- Uber shares rose about 4.19% after the announcement, while Nvidia edged lower on the day.
- Industry responses include Hyundai expanding its Nvidia alliance, and reporting on Tesla's Austin pilot notes roughly 15 incidents and predominantly supervised vehicles.