Uber and Rivian Announce $1.25 Billion Partnership to Roll Out 50,000 Autonomous Taxis Across the US and Europe by 2031

Uber Invests Up to $1.25 Billion in Rivian Automotive for Autonomous Vehicle Partnership

Key Highlights

• Uber has committed an initial $300 million investment in Rivian Automotive, subject to regulatory approval, with the potential to rise to $1.25 billion by 2031 if key autonomous milestones are achieved.
• The investment will be spread over several years and tied to performance targets related to self-driving technology.
• Rivian will supply 10,000 autonomous Rivian R2 vehicles to Uber or its fleet partners, with an option to purchase up to 40,000 additional robotaxis from 2030.

Partnership Details

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• The rollout of the robotaxi fleet will begin in San Francisco and Miami in 2028, with expansion planned to 25 cities across the US, Canada, and Europe by 2031.
• The Rivian R2 model will form the backbone of the robotaxi fleet, which will be exclusively available on the Uber app.
• Rivian is investing in a $5 billion manufacturing facility in Georgia to scale production.

Competitive Landscape

• The deal comes amid intensifying competition from rivals such as Tesla and Lucid Motors.
• Tesla already operates a small robotaxi fleet in Austin and plans to launch its Cybercab, while continuing to expand autonomous capabilities.

Market Reaction

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• Rivian shares rose 10% in premarket trading.
• Uber stock remained largely unchanged.
• Tesla shares dipped around 1%.