Mobileye enters robotaxi race with independent service plan.
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Mobileye enters robotaxi race with independent service plan. Shashua moves beyond partnerships to compete directly with Waymo, Tesla, and Amazon. 15:14, 16.06.26 Israeli company Mobileye's collaborations in the field of autonomous taxis are progressing more slowly than expected, and Amnon Shashua has decided to take matters into his own hands. The veteran Israeli autonomous vehicle player announced the establishment of an independent robotaxi operation, a move that will put it in direct competition with giants in the field such as Google's Waymo, Tesla, and Amazon. Until now, Mobileye has operated in this market by supplying technology to other manufacturers, led by Volkswagen. The new initiative is expected to launch in an unnamed city in the United States in 2027, after multiple delays. In addition, in early 2025 Mobileye announced a joint venture with ride-hailing company Lyft and Japanese conglomerate Marubeni, which also manages vehicle fleets. The three companies' robotaxi service was initially expected to launch in Dallas in 2026, but this has not yet happened, and it appears Mobileye is no longer relying on this venture. In the new model, Mobileye plans to deploy an initial fleet of about 100 vehicles in a major metropolitan area in the United States during 2027. The rollout is expected to be gradual throughout the year in order to test and validate the...
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