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Uber Launches Robotaxis in Dallas, Eyes Driverless Future

12/4/2025

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Uber and Avride launched robotaxis in Dallas, offering autonomous rides within a nine-square-mile area including Downtown and Uptown.
The initial fleet uses Hyundai Ioniq 5 vehicles with human operators in the driver's seat, as Uber plans a future driverless shift.
Riders can request trips through the Uber app and may switch to a human driver if matched with a robotaxi, as Uber plans expansion across cities by 2026.

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Uber and Avride launched robotaxis in Dallas, offering autonomous rides within a nine-square-mile area including Downtown and Uptown.
The initial fleet uses Hyundai Ioniq 5 vehicles with human operators in the driver's seat, as Uber plans a future driverless shift.
Riders can request trips through the Uber app and may switch to a human driver if matched with a robotaxi, as Uber plans expansion across cities by 2026.