Benzinga·2025-10-30 08:21Core Insights - Uber's CEO Dara Khosrowshahi predicts that most cars will be capable of autonomous driving in the next 20+ years, likening future driving to horseback riding, which has become a leisure activity rather than a necessity [2][3] - Khosrowshahi emphasizes that as autonomous vehicle technology matures, humans will likely be deemed less safe than robots, raising societal questions about allowing human drivers on public roads [3] Partnerships and Developments - Uber has announced a partnership with Nvidia to deploy over 100,000 autonomous vehicles (AVs) by 2027, utilizing Nvidia's AI technology [4] - Additionally, Uber is collaborating with Lucid Group and Nuro to introduce 20,000 Lucid robotaxis on its platform over the next six years, contributing to a total fleet of 100,000 robotaxis [5] Competitive Landscape - Tesla is preparing to launch its Cybercab, which is seen as a significant competitive threat to Uber's operations, according to industry analysts [6] - Tesla's CEO Elon Musk claims that the company's Full Self-Driving technology is advancing rapidly, with vehicles becoming autonomous-ready through software updates [7]