Uber's ride-hailing platform will be integrated with Cruise's driverless vehicles as part of a multi-year partnership.

A specialized fleet of autonomous vehicles built on the Chevy Bolt will be used on Uber's platform during the partnership's first phase, which is expected to start next year. For certain trips, Uber users will have the ability to request a self-driving car through the service.

According to Cruise CEO Marc Whitten, the company's goal is to revolutionize urban living and make streets safer by utilizing autonomous technology. They were thrilled to collaborate with Uber in order to open up a new chapter in urban mobility and share the advantages of safe, dependable, autonomous driving with even more people.

The partnership is in line with Uber's goal of being a key player in the adoption of autonomous technology worldwide. This collaboration, which combines Cruise's autonomous car technology with Uber's sizable user base and market reach, marks a turning point in the development of ride-hailing services.

Uber expects a number of benefits from the incorporation of autonomous vehicles into its platform, including improved accessibility to transportation services, less traffic congestion, and higher safety. In the long run, it might also result in more cost-effective operations and lower expenses for businesses and customers.

But the public's acceptance of autonomous vehicles and the laws that regulate their use in different states will be key factors in this project's success. As the collaboration develops, Uber and Cruise will probably have to deal with issues related to data privacy, safety, and the possible effects on jobs in the transportation industry.

Notwithstanding these obstacles, the Uber-Cruise collaboration is a brave step in the direction of a time when driverless cars are a crucial component of city transportation systems.