Self-driving technology startup Avride partners with Hyundai to expand robotaxi fleet


A logo of Hyundai Motors is seen during the launch of the new Alcazar, an SUV, in New Delhi, India, September 9, 2024. REUTERS/Priyanshu Singh/File Photo

(Reuters) - Avride has partnered with Hyundai Motor Co to expand its fleet of robotaxis, and signed a deal with the South Korean automaker to jointly develop and operate self-driving vehicles, the companies said on Wednesday.

The Texas-based startup will expand its fleet to 100 Hyundai IONIQ 5 cars this year and further in 2026, as Avride looks to enter new regions and enhance its self-driving system.

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