Stellantis, Wayve, and Uber Agree on Developing and Deploying Level 4 Robotaxis Globally

Stellantis, Wayve, and Uber have formed a cooperation to explore the development and deployment of Level 4 (L4) autonomous mobility services. On June 17, 2026, the cooperation agreement was signed, allowing the evaluation of the development of robotaxi services across various markets worldwide.

This agreement is based on the current cooperation between the partners and focuses on integrating self-driving car technology into ride-hailing services.



How Do the Three Companies Help with the Project?

The collaboration revolves around three main areas: vehicle development, autonomy, and mobility.


First, Stellantis will develop the vehicle through engineering and design on its L4-ready platforms. The L4-ready platforms are designed to enable autonomous operation through integrated sensors and systems necessary for the deployment of driverless vehicles.

Secondly, Wayve will offer its autonomous driving software. It offers artificial intelligence-driven systems that are designed to navigate real traffic situations rather than relying on pre-mapped roads and location-specific engineering.
Thirdly, Uber will offer a ride-hailing platform that serves as the gateway through which customers use the autonomous driving service.


What Is Level 4 Autonomous Driving?

Level 4 autonomous driving means that the vehicle can execute all driving functions under certain conditions with no human intervention. In contrast to other levels of driver assistance, level 4 vehicles operate autonomously in specified operating environments.

The technology will be used by the firms to provide robotaxi services, which will involve providing transport without the need for human drivers. Robotaxis usually involve a blend of sensors, on-board computing, and artificial intelligence software to handle traffic conditions.



Why Are Stellantis, Wayve, and Uber Partnering?

The collaboration comes at a time when vehicle manufacturers and mobility solutions providers are beginning to partner.

The provision of autonomous transportation means is a complex process that requires expertise across fields such as software development, vehicle manufacturing, and customer-facing software platforms. By working together, the firms hope to ease the testing and deployment process.

Moreover, the collaboration is part of the companies’ existing collaborations. For instance, Stellantis and Wayve agreed to collaborate on advanced driver assistance systems, while Wayve and Uber plan to deploy self-driving ridesharing services in London, Tokyo, and several other cities.

Where Would the Robotaxi Services Be Deployed?

According to the companies, potential future deployments would take place in cities in Europe, North America, and other continents.

Prior to commercial deployment, the partners would concentrate on vehicle integration, testing, validation, and assessment. This process would be used to test vehicle performance, safety features, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness.

The schedule and location of large-scale deployment were not announced.



How Will the Collaboration Impact the Autonomous Vehicle Industry?

it emphasises the rising trend of ecosystem-based development in the autonomous mobility industry. Instead of working separately to develop each part of the system, companies work together to integrate vehicle platforms, software, and transport networks.

If this collaboration moves beyond its exploratory phase, it will support the further commercial implementation of robotaxi services and help gather more data on the operation of autonomous vehicles.



Pricing, Availability, and Launch Information

The collaboration is currently conducted under an MoU, which lays the groundwork for future negotiations on technology development, licencing, manufacturing, and vehicle purchase. A launch date for the commercial robotaxi service has not yet been set, and the two firms have not divulged any pricing information for the future autonomous ride-hailing services. Models of vehicles that could possibly be involved in the initiative have also yet to be announced.