"Paul DeLong, president of commercialization at MOIA America, stated that Los Angeles is a natural market for introducing autonomous vehicles due to its history of shaping car culture and embracing new mobility technologies."
"Sascha Meyer, chief commercial officer for Volkswagen Autonomous Mobility, emphasized that the next step in testing reflects the strong momentum behind the strategy to bring autonomous mobility into real-world operation."
MOIA America and Uber are initiating tests of autonomous microbuses in Los Angeles, marking a significant step towards a planned robotaxi service by late 2026. The testing will involve approximately 10 autonomous ID. Buzz vehicles, with plans to scale to over 100. Initially, a human safety operator will be present in the vehicles, with fully driverless operations expected to commence in 2027. The joint facility established in Los Angeles will support day-to-day fleet operations, reflecting the companies' commitment to integrating autonomous mobility into real-world applications.
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