Uber Heats Up Autonomous Trucking Market from Arizona Deserts

“Travel my way, take the highway” – lyrics Uber probably didn’t quote about their work in Arizona. For several months, Uber’s self-driving trucks have been carrying cargo on Arizona highways, according to a recent company statement.

While the trucks still have a licensed truck driver available at the wheel for now, Uber intends to eventually integrate fully autonomous trucks into their Uber Freight service, which matches truckers and trucking companies with cargo. Currently, Uber is focusing on autonomous trucks as a highway link for cargo between hubs, with other transportation options expected for use in more detailed navigation.

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