Stellantis partners with NVIDIA, Uber and Foxconn to develop next-generation Level 4 robotaxis

Stellantis has announced a major new global partnership with NVIDIA, Uber and Foxconn, aimed at accelerating the development and deployment of Level 4 driverless robotaxis in cities worldwide. According to reporting by Mopar Insiders, the collaboration will focus on creating vehicles capable of fully autonomous operation without human control — a significant step forward in commercial self-driving mobility.

DM News Commentary

This announcement is big — not just for the automotive industry, but for the taxi and private hire sector as a whole. A partnership involving Stellantis, NVIDIA, Uber and Foxconn signals that autonomous mobility isn’t just experimental anymore; it’s becoming a coordinated, global commercial effort.

For UK taxi and private hire drivers, it will naturally raise questions. Many already feel threatened by future automation, and partnerships on this scale won’t calm those concerns. But realistically, Level 4 robotaxis are still years away from widespread real-world deployment. Cities like London, Manchester or Birmingham have complex roads, unpredictable pedestrians, and weather conditions that make autonomy much harder than in controlled US pilot zones.

Still, this move shows where the industry is heading: massive tech collaboration, shared platforms, and fleets designed for 24/7 driverless operation. Uber’s involvement also suggests that ride-hailing platforms want to secure their position early — even if most passengers will still be riding with human drivers for a long time yet.

The big question is whether robotaxis will complement human drivers or compete with them. Some believe autonomy will handle repetitive airport shuttles or simple point-to-point routes, while humans remain essential for complex trips, rural areas, premium transport, and customer service-led journeys. Others fear the long-term erosion of traditional PHV work.

What’s clear is that the announcement marks another milestone: the future of taxis is moving quickly, and major companies are now building that future together rather than separately.

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