As Tesla and Waymo intensify their robotaxi rivalry, Uber teams up with Momenta for driverless car experiments in Germany.

As it steps up its aspirations in the cutthroat robotaxi industry, Uber has announced intentions to start testing driverless cars in Germany next year in collaboration with Momenta, a Chinese self-driving technology company.Level 4 autonomous cars, which can function without human supervision in specified locations and under particular circumstances, will be the program's main focus.Notably, the ride-hailing behemoth has been gradually expanding its presence in autonomous mobility by working with well-known companies like Waymo, Lucid, and WeRide, all of which are owned by Alphabet. The rivalry in the market is getting more intense as Tesla continues to move forward with its own early-stage driverless taxi option.Regulators worldwide have been closely monitoring the commercial rollout of self-driving cars in the wake of high-profile mishaps involving autonomous systems, but progress has been slow.Through current automotive collaborations, Momenta, a provider of cutting-edge driver assistance software, reported that their technology is already installed in 400,000 vehicles. In May, Uber and Momenta first announced their partnership, which aims to expand robotaxi services outside of China and the US.

The first significant step in that global approach is the upcoming German trials.Recall that Waymo has already declared its intention to introduce its robotaxi service in Dallas the following year, which is a calculated step to increase its presence in the US. The business will collaborate with Avis Budget Group, which will oversee the service's fleet operations.With this collaboration, Avis is directly funding a robotaxi fleet for the first time. As per the agreement, Waymo's smartphone application will be used by clients to book trips, and Avis will be in charge of infrastructure, readiness, car maintenance, and depot operations. With plans to eventually expand the partnership to other US cities, the corporations affirmed that the Dallas project is a part of a multi-year deal.