Uber to Launch Premium Robotaxi Service in Houston by 2027

WHO:

Techmeme - Uber, Lucid, Nuro

WHAT:

Techmeme - Uber plans to launch a premium robotaxi service in Houston.

TechCrunch - The service will be outfitted with Lucid EVs equipped with a self-driving system from Nuro.

WHERE:

Techmeme - Houston, Texas, USA

TechCrunch - San Francisco, California, USA (as the first market)

WHEN:

Techmeme - The premium robotaxi service is expected to launch in Houston by mid-2027.

WHY:

Techmeme - The expansion aims to bring Uber's robotaxi service to a second U.S. market.

HOW:

Techmeme - The service will utilize a partnership with Lucid and Nuro for electric vehicles and autonomous driving technology.

(UPDATED June 17, 2026 12:24 UTC)

Uber is set to launch a premium robotaxi service in Houston by mid-2027, marking the company's expansion into a second U.S. market. This new service will feature Lucid electric vehicles equipped with autonomous driving technology from Nuro. The initiative aims to enhance Uber's offerings and provide a cutting-edge transportation option in Texas.