Stellantis, Wayve, and Uber Partner to Scale Autonomous Robotaxis Globally

Stellantis, Wayve, and Uber have entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the development and deployment of Level 4 autonomous robotaxis. The partnership combines Stellantis’ vehicle manufacturing capabilities and L4-Ready Platforms with Wayve’s mapless AI driving technology and Uber’s global ride-hailing network. This collaboration is significant for the autonomous vehicle sector as it establishes a vertically integrated path to scaling driverless mobility services across diverse global markets.

Stellantis, Wayve, and Uber have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to develop and deploy Level 4 autonomous vehicles on a global scale. Under the agreement, Stellantis will design and manufacture vehicles using its L4-Ready Platforms, which are engineered with the sensor suites and safety redundancies required for high-utilization driverless operations. Wayve will supply the AI driving software, utilizing technology that navigates complex environments without relying on traditional city-by-city mapping, which the company claims enables faster and more cost-effective expansion. Uber will complete the ecosystem by deploying these vehicles across its global mobility network, allowing users to book autonomous trips directly through the Uber app.

The partnership builds on existing ties between the companies, including a prior L2++ agreement between Stellantis and Wayve, as well as Wayve’s current work with Uber to launch autonomous rides in London, Tokyo, and 10 other cities starting this year. Ned Curic, Stellantis’ chief engineering and technology officer, emphasized that the collaboration is designed to meet real customer needs for seamless mobility by combining purpose-built hardware with adaptive AI. Kaity Fischer, Wayve’s vice president of commercial and operations, added that the industry is increasingly converging around Wayve’s technology as the standard for scaling autonomous vehicle (AV) technology. The memorandum establishes a framework for future formal agreements regarding technology licensing, vehicle production, and procurement.

This industry expansion occurs amid heightened regulatory scrutiny of autonomous safety claims, specifically regarding Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system. U.S. Senators Edward Markey and Richard Blumenthal recently urged the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to investigate Tesla for allegedly using misleading data to claim FSD is significantly safer than human driving. The senators noted that Tesla’s data analysis often compares new vehicles to the entire U.S. fleet and may undercount serious incidents because its telematics systems can fail during severe crashes. They are calling for NHTSA to strengthen data reporting requirements to ensure that all AV companies provide transparent, independently verified safety statistics to the public and regulators.