Mobileye plans US robotaxi launch in 2027, expanding beyond supplier role
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Mobileye, an Intel subsidiary and publicly traded company, announced Tuesday it plans to launch a robotaxi service in a U.S. city in 2027, marking a shift from its traditional role as an autonomous vehicle technology supplier. The Israeli-based company did not name the specific U.S. city but said it will start with a fleet of 100 autonomous vehicles phased in throughout 2027. If successful, Mobileye stated it aims to scale to about 17,000 robotaxis over the following five years. The company will create a new operating business for the service, using its self-driving system, and will manage the fleet while leveraging its Moovit transit and ride-hailing app for the consumer-facing side. Mobileye noted it will work with "AV-ready vehicle platform manufacturers" but did not specify which vehicle will be used, though a press release photo illustration shows what appears to be a modified Ora iQ electric crossover from Chinese automaker Great Wall Motors. CEO Amnon Shashua said the initiative is an extension of existing partnerships, not a replacement, and that operating its own service will help accelerate adoption and gain operational experience.
What’s reported
Mobileye announced plans to launch a robotaxi service in a U.S. city in 2027.
The company did not name the U.S. city.
Initial fleet will be 100 autonomous vehicles, phased in throughout 2027.
If successful, Mobileye plans to scale to about 17,000 robotaxis over five years.
Mobileye will create a new operating business for the service, using its self-driving system.
The company will manage the fleet and use Moovit, the transit and ride-hailing app it owns, for the consumer-facing piece.
Mobileye supplies its self-driving system to Volkswagen and its MOIA subsidiary.
The company did not name which vehicle will be used, only noting it will work with "AV-ready vehicle platform manufacturers."
A press release photo illustration shows what appears to be a modified Ora iQ electric crossover from Chinese automaker Great Wall Motors.
CEO Amnon Shashua stated the initiative is an extension of existing partnerships, not a replacement.
Open questions
Which U.S. city will host the robotaxi service?
Which vehicle model will be used in the fleet?
What is the specific timeline for phasing in the 100 vehicles in 2027?
Key figures
Amnon Shashua, Mobileye founder and CEO
Sources: TechCrunch
