The ID. Buzz is Uber’s new autonomous vehicle, created in partnership with car manufacturer Volkswagen. The electric minivans are expected to be available to the public by the end of 2026.
Volkswagen’s new electric ID. Buzz minivans will be part of Uber’s autonomous vehicle fleet. The vehicles are set to be available on the ride-hailing platform by the end of next year in various regions of the U.S.
Testing is scheduled to begin later in 2025. To ensure greater user safety, the vehicles will have a human driver during the initial stages of the commercial launch.
According to Volkswagen, operators will be essential for identifying last-minute adjustments.
“Each stage will only proceed after obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals,” said the automaker.
MOIA, Volkswagen’s autonomous mobility subsidiary, is adapting the ID. Buzz for Uber’s ride-hailing service, which plans to roll out autonomous vans in several regions around the world.
Vehicle testing began three years ago in Munich. The robo-taxi now features 13 cameras, nine LIDAR sensors, and five radars, along with redundant systems for braking, steering, and power supply.
The Uber service is expected to debut first in Los Angeles, and will then expand to other parts of the U.S.
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