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Uber taps Hertz to clean, charge, and fix its Lucid Motors robotaxis

Uber has partnered with Hertz to create a new affiliate called Oro Mobility that will handle cleaning, charging, and maintenance for its Lucid Motors robotaxi fleet. This represents a strategic move to outsource fleet management operations as Uber scales its autonomous vehicle ambitions. The partnership leverages Hertz's existing infrastructure and expertise in vehicle fleet operations.

Background

Autonomous vehicle companies are increasingly partnering with traditional rental and fleet management companies to handle the operational complexities of maintaining robotaxi services. Uber has been developing autonomous vehicle technology through various partnerships while Lucid Motors produces electric vehicles suitable for autonomous applications.

Source
TechCrunch
Published
Apr 30, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Score
6.0 / 10