Uber CEO Wants Tesla Partnership for Autonomous Cars

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi is optimistic about partnering with Tesla to offer its autonomous vehicles on the Uber app, citing economic benefits for both companies. He compares this potential collaboration to McDonald's using multiple delivery platforms despite having its own app. Tesla plans to launch its robotaxi service in Austin, with Khosrowshahi suggesting that utilizing Uber's platform could enhance Tesla's revenue by maximizing vehicle utilization. Meanwhile, former Tesla executive Jorge Milburn predicts Tesla's cost advantage will make it difficult for competitors to surpass its dominance in the autonomous ride-hail market. Despite Tesla's competitive edge, the performance of its full self-driving technology remains a challenge, with Tesla confident of overcoming these hurdles. Uber previously halted its own self-driving car development, focusing on partnerships with companies like Tesla and Waymo instead.