Uber’s Robotaxi Push Raises Questions About the Future of Its Drivers 🚗
Uber is now accelerating its autonomous vehicle ambitions with a high-profile partnership involving Lucid Motors and Nuro. Starting in 2026, the company plans to deploy over 20,000 robotaxis - Lucid Gravity SUVs powered by Nuro’s self-driving tech - on its platform.
Backed by a $300 million investment in Lucid and a multi-hundred-million-dollar deal with Nuro, Uber is betting big on automation.
At the same time, Uber is expanding its collaboration with Waymo, bringing robotaxis to cities like Austin and Atlanta, with more locations to follow.
But behind the glossy headlines and futuristic promises lies a deeper concern: the very people who built Uber’s brand-its drivers-are being sidelined. These gig workers, once hailed as the backbone of the platform, now face an uncertain future as automation threatens to replace them at scale.
Uber’s pivot to autonomous vehicles may streamline operations and boost profits, but it also risks erasing the human heartbeat of its service. For many drivers, this isn’t just a tech upgrade-it’s a warning shot.
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