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Rivian and Uber Partner for 50,000 Robotaxis

3/19/2026

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  • Rivian Automotive, Inc. and Uber Technologies, Inc. will develop 50,000 autonomous R2 robotaxis.
  • Uber will invest $300 million upfront.
  • The deal could reach $1.25 billion if autonomy milestones are met.
  • RJ Scaringe, Rivian's Chief Executive Officer, emphasizes the importance of automated driving technology.
  • Rivian faces challenges in establishing production and testing its self-driving system.