Uber users in Austin now have a choice between the Vimo Robotics and the Human Driver.
The two companies formally launched the “Vemo -Ober” robotics service in Austin as part of a partnership that has deepened in recent months. The launch came out a few days before the SXSW, the annual tech, music, film, and comedy conference, began in Austin.
From today, Uber users who welcome the ride may face Vimo Robotics. Consumers will still be able to choose a human -powered vehicle, not robotics, According to Uber. And both options will cost the same.
Uber users who want to increase the chances of matching Vimo can choose through the “Settings” of their Ober app through the “Ride Preferences” section.
Uber and Vimo did not show how many robotics would be in the fleet of Austin.
Companies divide the Vimo AVS fleet, in the next few years, hundreds of vehicles will increase in both Austin and Atlanta.
Vemo and Uber, once bitter rivals, are on more viable terms in recent years. Vimo’s autonomous vehicles are available on this Uber app in Phoenix From October 2023. And both companies Extended in contributions Last year, with a plan to launch more special “Vimo on Uber” robotics service in Austin and Atlanta in 2025. (Atlanta has yet to launch.)
The “Uber On” service structure predicts how every company imagines its role in the newborn autonomous vehicles industry.
Under the management, testing of Vimo vehicles, roadside relief, and some aspects of supporting support. A company called Uber Movement will manage the services of vehicles such as cleaning, maintenance, inspection, charging, charging, and depot operation, which is re -nominating Omo. In 2021, Uber gained 30 % minority interest in European company Movements – not mistake with moo, which is accidentally Managing Vimo’s AV fleet in Phoenix.
By 2020, Uber was developing his own autonomous vehicles technology through his Ober ATG business. After numerous controversy, including a case with Vimo and a deadly accident, including an independent test vehicle, a riding company divided Ober ATG into one. Complicated bargain With aurora
Ultimately Uber Settle Her Suit With Vemo; After a few years, the two companies will come together on friendly terms.
Uber has spent his position forward in the past two years Emerging robotoxic market By locking in partnership with companies like Vemo.
Uber has contributed with 14 independent vehicle companies that cover rides health, delivery and trucking-one of which is operating a handful of commercials. In December, Uber started robotics rides in Abu Dhabi with a variety. The company also has trade deals with sidewalk delivery boot companies avrideServe, cartoon, and robotics