Waabi Raises $1B, Partners With Uber on 25,000 Robotaxis

Posted under: AI technologies
Date: 2026-01-28
Waabi Raises $1B, Partners With Uber on Robotaxis | Justo Global

Waabi, the autonomous trucking startup led by former Uber scientist Raquel Urtasun, has secured $1 billion in funding, including $750 million in a Series C round. This capital backs their strategic partnership with Uber, aiming to deploy at least 25,000 robotaxis, a significant pivot from trucking. Urtasun describes this as a "massive partnership" that leverages Waabi's advanced AI technology. However, challenges in urban passenger transport remain, raising questions about scalability.

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