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Uber CEO Seeks Tesla Partnership as Robotaxi Competition Looms

Dara Khosrowshahi emphasizes collaboration over rivalry with Tesla, citing economic benefits for both companies.

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"Ultimately, we're hoping that my charm and the economic argument gets Tesla to work with us as well," Dara Khosrowshahi, the CEO of Uber, told Stratechery's Ben Thompson.
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Overview

  • Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi expressed interest in partnering with Tesla to integrate its upcoming Cybercab robotaxi into Uber's platform.
  • Tesla plans to launch its autonomous Cybercab service in Austin, Texas, this June, marking a potential competitor in the ride-hailing market.
  • Khosrowshahi highlighted Tesla's exceptional capabilities in both hardware and software, stating that competing with the company is challenging.
  • Uber has shifted away from developing its own autonomous driving technology, focusing instead on partnerships with companies like Waymo and Wayve.
  • The Uber CEO believes a Tesla partnership could mirror successful collaborations in other industries, such as McDonald's working with Uber Eats to maximize revenue.