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When asked about their potential entry into the ride-share sector, Rivian’s leadership clarified that their current focus is on personal vehicle autonomy—aiming for vehicles that can operate entirely on their own for individual ownership. However, they acknowledge that the same underlying technology can facilitate robo taxi services, which could be a natural extension as their systems mature.
Uber’s Strategy: Building the App Ecosystem
Uber, in contrast, approaches autonomous mobility as a network service rather than solely a hardware challenge. Their CEO highlights the importance of building the network that connects autonomous vehicles—enabling the broad deployment of self-driving ride-hailing services across multiple markets.