Stellantis, Uber and software company Wayve announced a partnership that aims to develop and deploy Level 4 (driverless) robotaxis at a global scale. The companies will collaborate on vehicle integration, testing, validation and deployment, with the goal of introducing autonomous mobility services to cities across Europe, North America and beyond.
The project combines Stellantis’ L4- Ready Platforms, Wayve’s AI driving technology and Uber’s global marketplace. It also follows existing relationships, including Stellantis and Wayve’s L2++ agreement and Wayve and Uber’s partnership to deploy autonomous rides in London, Tokyo and 10 other cities starting this year.
Stellantis will design, engineer and manufacture at scale vehicles built on advanced L4-Ready Platforms that have embedded sensor suites and are engineered with the operational requirements, the safety and redundancy required for high-utilization driverless operations.
Wayve will provide the AI driving software that enables the vehicles to understand and navigate complex real-world environments fully autonomously. Built with Wayve’s end-to-end AI driving approach, the technology is designed to adapt across different regions and driving conditions without relying on city-by-city mapping or re-engineering.
Uber will deploy these autonomous vehicles on its global mobility network, connecting riders to autonomous trips through the Uber app and helping scale operations across markets.
“By combining our L4-Ready Platforms, designed from the ground up for safe and efficient driverless operation, with Wayve’s adaptive AI and Uber’s global network, we are accelerating the deployment of autonomous vehicles that meet real customer needs and enable seamless mobility at scale in everyday life,” Stellantis Chief Engineering and Technology Officer Ned Curic said.
The non-binding memorandum of understanding establishes the framework for future agreements covering technology development, licensing, production and vehicle procurement. Each company retains the flexibility to pursue additional collaborations in the autonomous driving space.
