Author: Abhimanyu Ghoshal / Source: The Next Web
Uber has had its fair share of troubles in its efforts to put self-driving cabs on the road, but before it tackles them all, it’s moving into new territory: building autonomous electric scooters and bicycles for its fleet of on-demand vehicles.
According to TechCrunch, California-based 3D Robotics’ CEO Chris Anderson revealed Uber‘s plans to add self-driving capabilities to two-wheelers over the weekend.
The Telegraph reported that the ride-hailing company is hiring engineers for this new department.Exciting announcement from @UberATG at today’s @DIYRobocars event. “Micromobility” = autononomous scooters & bikes that can drive themselves to charging or better locations. Hiring now pic.twitter.com/sOjroo8XZI
— Chris Anderson (@chr1sa)
The team will reportedly work within Uber Jump, the company’s electric bicycle division. It was formed last April, after Uber acquired Jump’s on-demand bike operations following a trial service the two firms collaborated on.
That could be good for commuters who want to save on cab rides, cities that are frequently congested with car traffic, and for ride-sharing companies…
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