The Wolfsburg house grants Uber for the preparation of an autonomous driving ID.Buzz fleet. The German robotaxi will debut in Los Angeles in 2026
Volkswagen id.buzz is ready to become a robotaxi thanks to a partnership with Uber. The Wolfsburg house has in fact signed an agreement with the US mobility provider for the supply of Several thousands of specimens of id.buzzintended to be used as a driver without a driver. An operation that will begin in the 2026after an experimental phase during 2025 who will see the passengers accompanied by an operator to ensure greater security. City chosen for the start of the Volkswagen Service ID.Buzz Robotaxi is Los Angeles. A choice with a strong symbolic value: it is precisely here, in fact, that the myth of “Bulli” was born as we know it.
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On his side, Volkswagen will provide software and hardware for autonomous driving developed by his own division Moiacreated specifically to develop driver -free mobility technologies within the group. In addition, of course, to the vast fleet of Volkswagen ID.Buzz, electric van that in North American market It is driven by a permanent magnets synchronous engine capable of delivering a maximum power of 282 hppowered by a net 86 kWh battery. This allows the ID.Buzz, in the rear -wheel drive version, to cover up to 376 km with a charge according to the EPA. Also in the US market, a version equipped with all -wheel drive is also available 4motionwhich elevates the maximum power to 335 HP against an autonomy of 371 km.