Uber partners with May Mobility to deploy 'thousands' of robotaxis
May Mobility, the Michigan-based autonomous vehicle startup backed by Toyota and BMW, has announced a major partnership with Uber to launch “thousands” of robotaxis on the ridehailing platform in multiple U.S. markets. This collaboration marks a significant step in both companies' autonomous mobility ambitions, with the first phase set to launch in Arlington, Texas, by the end of 2025.
Initially, the vehicles will operate with human safety drivers, with plans to transition to fully driverless service. Following the Arlington debut, May Mobility and Uber intend to expand their service into new cities beginning in 2026.
Unlike many AV companies that focus on public adoption through direct-to-consumer services, May Mobility has distinguished itself by working closely with local governments and private clients. Its services are currently concentrated in well-defined areas like college campuses, retirement communities, and business parks—such as Sun City, a senior living community near Phoenix. The company’s fleet primarily consists of Toyota Sienna minivans outfitted with its proprietary autonomous systems.
This Uber partnership is non-exclusive. May Mobility is also working with Lyft, with plans to launch autonomous rides in Atlanta later this year. Similarly, Uber has struck alliances with a growing roster of autonomous vehicle and delivery companies including Waymo, Motional, Avride, WeRide, and Volkswagen on the passenger side, as well as Serve Robotics, Cartken, and Nuro for deliveries.
To date, May Mobility has raised over $383 million across nine funding rounds and recently added 30-passenger electric minibuses to its fleet, slated for deployment in 2026. With its emphasis on municipal collaboration, the company positions itself not just as a tech innovator, but as a practical transit solution provider—ready to scale within urban and community settings.
The Uber deal represents a key milestone in its shift toward broader public adoption, and a sign that the robotaxi era may finally be shifting into higher gear.
