Big news on the streets—Uber and Volkswagen are teaming up to roll out the electric ID. Buzz in Uber’s US robotaxi fleet. Imagine thousands of these sleek, eco-friendly rides buzzing around American cities in the next ten years. And here’s the kicker: they’re starting with human safety drivers later this year, eyeing a future where your Uber in LA could be driverless by late 2026. Volkswagen’s MOIA division is the brains behind the autonomous tech, making sure these rides are as smart as they are cool.
The ID. Buzz isn’t just any electric vehicle—it’s a nod to Volkswagen’s iconic Type 2 Microbus, but with a modern twist (and a starting price tag of $59,995 for the base model, if you’re keeping score). This partnership is Uber’s latest play to expand its robotaxi game, already featuring Waymo vehicles in hotspots like San Francisco, Phoenix, and Austin. Because why walk when you can ride in style, right?
