Volkswagen and Uber are combining forces in an ambitious upcoming partnership. Together, they plan to roll out a fleet of fully autonomous ID. Buzz vehicles. The autonomous ID. Buzz, which is called the ID. Buzz AD will make its debut in Los Angeles, CA, later this year. Over the next 10 years, Uber and Volkswagen plan to expand the use of the ID. Buzz AD across markets nationwide.
About the Partnership
Volkswagen and Uber are partnering to use the VW ID. Buzz AD for several reasons. The ID. Buzz AD is an autonomous version of Volkswagen’s popular ID. Buzz is a new electric van. The ID. Buzz AD combines the zero-emissions benefits of an electric vehicle with autonomous driving capabilities for safer, easier, and more convenient Uber rides. While the ID. Buzz AD vans can operate independently in various driving scenarios; Uber will still have drivers onboard to ensure the vans are driving safely and their technology is working properly. Autonomous driving technology is used in the ID. Buzz AD will be provided by a company called MOIA, an autonomous mobility brand owned by Volkswagen. Through its partnership with Uber, Volkswagen is looking forward to bringing greater autonomous mobility potential to customers across the U.S. Volkswagen and Uber also note that they are excited to partner with each other to help build the “future of transportation.” Although the first ID. Buzz AD will debut in Los Angeles on the Uber platform; the two companies will eventually have thousands of ID. Buzz AD vehicles in use nationwide.
About the ID. Buzz
The ID. Buzz is a top-rated electric vehicle. It is reminiscent of the ever-popular classic VW Bus, but the ID. Buzz also has some updates to make it popular for contemporary crowds. The ID. Buzz is a fully electric vehicle. Volkswagen and Uber have chosen to use the ID. Buzz for its environmentally friendly qualities, along with the fact that it has a spacious interior with three rows of seats. The ID. Buzz also has a considerable amount of storage space, and it has all the technology needed to stay informed and entertained on the road. Safety is also a highlight of the ID. Buzz is also fun to look at because of its distinctive styling and unique color options.
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