Uber CEO eyes Tesla Robotaxi partnership
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi expressed optimism about working with Tesla and Elon Musk as the company prepares to launch its robotaxi service.
Speaking in an interview with technology analyst Ben Thompson, Khosrowshahi acknowledged Tesla’s strengths but emphasized that economic principles apply to all companies, including Musk’s electric vehicle giant, reports Business Insider.
Tesla’s Robotaxi Plans and Uber’s Potential Role
Musk announced Tesla’s autonomous taxi service, dubbed the Cybercab, in October, with a planned rollout in Austin, Texas, this June. While Tesla has not confirmed whether it will collaborate with ride-hailing platforms, Khosrowshahi suggested that listing Tesla robotaxis on Uber would be financially beneficial for Musk’s company.
"That Tesla that is both on Uber and the network is going to create much, much more revenue," he explained. "You have a box with wheels, and you want to maximize the revenue of that box to reduce your cost of capital—economic laws apply to Tesla just as they do to any other car company."
Economic Strategy and Potential Collaboration
Khosrowshahi compared the situation to the food delivery industry, where major chains like McDonald's operate their own apps but still work with third-party platforms such as Uber Eats and DoorDash to maximize revenue. He argued that Tesla might follow a similar model, using Uber's vast customer base to supplement its own network.
"Ultimately, we're hoping that my charm and the economic argument gets Tesla to work with us," Khosrowshahi said, adding that Tesla is welcome to maintain a direct channel alongside a partnership with Uber.
While Tesla’s robotaxi ambitions could disrupt the ride-hailing industry, Uber appears keen to align with Musk rather than compete head-on. If Tesla opts for exclusivity, however, it could pose a challenge for Uber’s long-term growth in autonomous mobility.
As we wrote, a group of investors led by Elon Musk has made an unsolicited offer to buy the nonprofit controlling OpenAI for $97.4 billion.
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