Core Insights - Uber is collaborating with Nebius's autonomous vehicle subsidiary Avride to launch self-driving ride-hailing services in Dallas, marking the fourth U.S. city for Uber's autonomous services [1][2] - The initial phase will involve a small number of Avride's autonomous taxis, with plans to expand to hundreds of vehicles in the coming years [2] - Uber has committed to investing up to $375 million in Avride to accelerate the expansion of its autonomous fleet, contingent on achieving specific milestones [2] Group 1 - Uber's partnership with Avride is part of a broader strategy to integrate human-driven and autonomous vehicles into its ride-hailing and delivery platforms [1] - The service will initially include a safety operator in each vehicle, with future plans for fully autonomous operations [1] - Uber has established over ten similar technology partnerships in the past year, aiming to deploy autonomous vehicles in at least ten cities by the end of 2026 [1] Group 2 - The investment in Avride will support product development and expansion into new markets, with a target fleet size of 500 autonomous vehicles [2] - Uber's existing partnerships for autonomous services include collaborations with Waymo in Phoenix, Austin, and Atlanta, and with WeRide in Abu Dhabi and Riyadh [2] - Future pilot projects are planned in Los Angeles with Volkswagen, Arlington with May Mobility, Dubai with WeRide, and London with Wayve [3]