Nuro Receives Driverless Testing Permit Ahead Of Uber Robotaxi Service Launch

Nuro Receives Driverless Testing Permit Ahead Of Uber Robotaxi Service Launch

Nuro Driverless Permit Signals Major Shift in Robotaxi Race Nuro has secured a critical driverless testing permit in California, clearing a key hurdle for Uber’s long-anticipated robotaxi service. The approval allows autonomous testing of Lucid Gravity SUVs without a human driver, marking a significant step toward commercial self-driving ride-hailing. While testing won’t begin immediately, the move signals growing momentum behind Uber’s premium robotaxi ambitions and highlights the intensifying race to deploy fully autonomous vehicles at scale. Nuro’s Driverless Permit Marks a Turning Point After years of operating under limited permissions, Nuro’s updated driverless testing permit represents a major shift in its strategy. Previously restricted to low-speed delivery vehicles, the company has pivoted toward licensing its autonomous technology to larger partners. This new approval now allows Nuro to test full-sized passenger vehicles — specifically Lucid Gravity SUVs — on public roads with…