Marking a bold step into self-driving technology, Uber has announced a major partnership with German automotive giant Volkswagen to deploy thousands of fully autonomous electric vehicles in the coming years.
The announcement intensifies the competition in the autonomous ride-hailing space. Rivals Lyft and Waymo have already made substantial progress, building on Tesla's early lead in vehicle automation. However, Uber's move to team up with an established manufacturer like Volkswagen could accelerate the commercial rollout of autonomous vehicles worldwide.
