Uber has finally set up its autonomous pilot program in Arizona. The ride-sharing company announced that the Grand Canyon state will witness self-driving cars being used for the first time ever.
Self-driving Ubers are hitting the road in the Grand Canyon State. pic.twitter.com/tOgiw4GD1d
— Uber (@Uber) February 21, 2017
Uber took to Twitter to announce that it will be employing a fleet of Volvo XC90s for the self-driving venture. It stated that the platform is already set and the program is ready to be launched. Uber changed the location of the pilot program just one day after California closed its doors on Uber, reported Fortune.
"Our cars departed for Arizona this morning by truck," said an Uber spokesperson. "We'll be expanding our self-driving pilot there in the next few weeks, and we're excited to have the support of Governor Ducey."
Earlier, Uber had talks with the state of California to try the model. However, the talks for the self-driving pilot program did not materialize with them. The state of California had the DMV's requirement for a $150 permit and accident disclosures. Uber felt that it is unnecessary as there is a driver present in the car always who can take control anytime, reported CNET.
California did not feel that it was unnecessary. In turn, the state revoked the registration for all 16 of its autonomous XC90s.
It does seem that after the bitter experience with California, Uber was well received by Arizona. Now, from what is reported, Arizona not only welcomed Uber but the Arizona Governor Doug Ducey would be one of the first ones to take the ride.
According to reports, the riders will not be able to choose the self-driven Uber cars. It will operate anonymously along with the other 'normal' Uber fleet. The cars will run in the Tempe area. It does seem that Arizona has given Uber a chance. The company now has to prove a point about the safety of using these cars.
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