The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched an investigation into Avride, an Uber partner in autonomous vehicle technology, following reports of more than a dozen crashes and one minor injury. The probe raises concerns about the safety and reliability of self-driving systems being developed by Uber's partners.
Background
Avride is a company that partners with Uber to develop autonomous vehicle technology, part of the broader race to commercialize self-driving cars. Safety concerns have been a major challenge for the autonomous vehicle industry, with several high-profile incidents in recent years.
- Source
- TechCrunch
- Published
- May 9, 2026 at 01:33 AM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10