Volkswagen Begins Testing Its Self-Driving Microbuses In Los Angeles Ahead Of Launch With Uber
Volkswagen self-driving microbuses begin testing in LA with Uber, moving closer to commercial robotaxi service by 2027.
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Volkswagen Begins Testing Its Self-Driving Microbuses In Los Angeles Ahead Of Launch With Uber
Volkswagen and Uber have officially begun testing self-driving microbuses in Los Angeles, marking a major step toward launching a commercial robotaxi service in the city. With plans to roll out autonomous ride experiences using Volkswagen’s electric ID. Buzz vehicles, this initiative places LA at the forefront of the driverless mobility revolution. Early tests will feature human safety operators, with full driverless operations expected in 2027. Autonomous Microbuses Hit Los Angeles Streets MOIA America, Volkswagen’s U.S. autonomous vehicle arm, partnered with Uber to deploy around ten autonomous ID. Buzz vehicles for testing in Los Angeles. These compact, electric microbuses are designed to seat four passengers and are the first wave in a broader plan to expand robotaxi services across multiple U.S. cities over the next decade. Paul DeLong, president of commercialization at MOIA America, highlighted Los Angeles as the ideal launch city. He cited the city’s historic influence on car cult…
