May Mobility to Launch Robotaxis on Uber in Texas

May Mobility and Uber Announce Autonomous Vehicle Partnership

May Mobility is preparing to integrate its autonomous vehicles into the Uber platform by the close of 2025. Initial deployments will commence in Arlington, Texas, marking the beginning of a long-term collaborative effort.

Expanding Reach Through Uber

This partnership provides May Mobility with an opportunity to broaden its service scope beyond the confines of campuses and master-planned communities. Uber, in turn, is bolstering its autonomous vehicle network with May Mobility’s technology as it strives to fully integrate self-driving capabilities into its ride-sharing service.

Competition in the Autonomous Ride-Hailing Space

Uber has already initiated the offering of Waymo robotaxis through its application in cities like Phoenix and Austin. Expansion plans include a launch in Atlanta during the current summer season.

This move positions Uber as a competitor to Lyft and May Mobility, who have recently unveiled a comparable partnership to introduce autonomous ride-hailing services in Atlanta this year.

How the Service Will Work in Arlington

Customers in Arlington will be presented with the option to select a May Mobility vehicle when requesting a ride via the Uber app. These vehicles will be Toyota Sienna Autono-MaaS hybrids equipped with May Mobility’s autonomous driving system.

The initial phase of deployment will feature human safety operators present in the driver’s seat. A transition to fully driverless operation is planned following the initial launch period.

Future Expansion Plans

Uber and May Mobility have expressed intentions to extend their collaboration to additional U.S. markets starting in 2026. The companies anticipate deploying “thousands of AVs” over the coming years, according to May Mobility.

May Mobility’s Existing Operations

Currently, May Mobility specializes in providing on-demand autonomous microtransit solutions – essentially self-driving shuttles – primarily within limited geographical areas across the United States.

These services typically operate on campuses and within designated low-speed, predefined zones. The startup has previously conducted pilot programs in several locations, including: