Uber has launched its commercial robotaxi service in Dallas, Texas.
Starting today, whenever a customer books an UberX, Uber Comfort, or Uber Comfort Electric ride, they may automatically get matched with an Avride autonomous vehicle (AV) at no additional cost. Every time a rider gets the offer, they can choose to accept it or request a non-AV car.
Once the AV arrives, tap the Unlock vehicle button in the app to step inside. After you’re seated, tap Start ride to begin your trip.
At launch, the service is available in a geo-fenced 9-square-mile area of the city. An image of the serviceable area is shared below. Those eager to try out the AVs can modify their Ride preferences to increase their chances. Just head to Settings > Autonomous Vehicles and turn on the Get more autonomous rides option.
The operational area for Uber AVs in Dallas. (Credit: Uber)
Avride’s Dallas fleet has a small set of Hyundai Ioniq 5 robotaxis equipped with 13 cameras, five lidars, and four radars. Three passengers can sit comfortably in the back, and the trunk has enough room for your luggage. If riders feel something is off, they can always seek human help from within the app, Uber says.
For now, Avride will manage its own fleet. But in the future, Uber will take care of everything, including cleaning, maintenance, inspections, charging, and depot management. Over the next few years, the Dallas fleet will expand to over a hundred AVs, Uber added.
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Waymo is also moving toward its Dallas launch, with its Avis-managed fleet set to arrive in 2026. While the Google-owned company has partnered with Uber for bookings in Atlanta and Austin, it will be accepting rides in Dallas through its own Waymo One app. Lyft also plans to roll out commercial AV rides in the city next year.
Uber’s robotaxi service has now expanded to five cities: Abu Dhabi, Atlanta, Austin, and Riyadh, and it plans to add five more by the end of 2026. By 2027, Uber’s AVs are expected to reach Dubai, Los Angeles, Munich, and the San Francisco Bay Area, among other cities.
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