Stellantis, Wayve and Uber partner to scale driverless robotaxis

Stellantis plans to jointly develop and deploy level 4 driverless robotaxi services globally, having signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Wayve and Uber.

The agreement will combine vehicle engineering, AI driving software and a mobility platform in a single collaboration.

The collaboration brings together Stellantis’ L4-Ready Platforms, Wayve’s AI driving technology, and Uber’s global ride-hailing network to power a new generation of fully autonomous vehicles across Europe, North America and beyond.

Stellantis and Wayve recently announced a level 2++ agreement for hands-free driving, while Wayve and Uber is already deploying autonomous rides in London, Tokyo and 10 other cities this year. The MoU covers future agreements on technology development, licensing, production and vehicle procurement.

Wayve’s software is designed to adapt across different driving conditions without city-by-city mapping, enabling faster deployment in new markets. Vehicle integration, testing and validation work will focus on cities across Europe and North America.

“This collaboration brings us closer to delivering a smarter, safer and more efficient mobility for our customers,” said Ned Curic, chief engineering and technology officer at Stellantis.

“By combining our L4-Ready Platforms, designed from the ground up for safe and efficient driverless operation, with Wayve’s adaptive AI and Uber’s global network, we are accelerating the deployment of autonomous vehicles that meet real customer needs and enable seamless mobility at scale in everyday life.”