Waabi Raises $1B And Expands Into Robotaxis With Uber

Waabi secures $1B to deploy AI-powered robotaxis exclusively on Uber, marking a major shift in autonomous mobility.
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Waabi Raises $1B And Expands Into Robotaxis With Uber
Waabi Raises $1B to Power Uber's Robotaxi Revolution Autonomous vehicle startup Waabi has secured $1 billion in funding to launch robotaxis on Uber's ride-hailing platform—the company's first major move beyond self-driving trucks. The deal includes $750 million in venture capital plus $250 million in milestone-based investment from Uber to deploy at least 25,000 Waabi Driver-powered vehicles. This partnership signals a bold bet that Waabi's AI architecture can scale across multiple transportation sectors where competitors have stumbled. Credit: Waabi Why This Partnership Changes the Autonomous Vehicle Game For years, autonomous vehicle companies faced a painful choice: specialize in robotaxis or trucking. Waymo famously exited freight after struggling to adapt its technology stack between urban streets and highways. Aurora Innovation focused solely on long-haul trucking after acquiring Uber's former self-driving division. Waabi now claims it can do both—without rebuild…