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Uber has announced plans to invest more than $100 million in developing dedicated charging infrastructure for autonomous vehicles, signaling an accelerated push to become a major player in the robotaxi and smart electric mobility market.

This investment comes amid rapid transformation in the global transportation sector driven by advances in autonomous driving technologies. The company aims to build an integrated ecosystem capable of efficiently operating large-scale fleets of self-driving electric vehicles.

The plan focuses on establishing advanced charging hubs specifically designed for driverless vehicles, including fast-charging systems, intelligent energy management solutions, and digital platforms that enable real-time fleet performance monitoring.

Through this initiative, the company seeks to reduce operating costs and improve vehicle uptime, as charging remains one of the most significant operational challenges facing the commercial rollout of robotaxi services. The strategy also supports gradual expansion in cities already testing or deploying autonomous mobility solutions.

As part of this effort, the company is collaborating with autonomous vehicle technology leaders, including Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet, alongside partnerships with energy and electric infrastructure providers. These collaborations reflect a broader strategy centered on tight integration between software, vehicles, and infrastructure.

Analysts view the investment as a clear signal that the company is moving beyond its traditional role as a ride-hailing intermediary, toward operating and managing fully autonomous transportation systems. If successfully executed, the initiative could strengthen its position as a central hub in the future of smart urban mobility.