Mobileye Plans to Launch Its Own Robotaxi Fleet in the U.S.

Mobileye, the Israeli autonomous driving technology company, is preparing to launch its own robotaxi service in the United States, marking a significant expansion beyond its long-standing role as a supplier of self-driving systems to automakers and mobility providers.

The company plans to deploy an initial fleet of approximately 100 autonomous taxis in a major U.S. metropolitan area beginning in 2027. If the rollout proves successful, Mobileye intends to expand operations by adding roughly 17,000 additional vehicles over the following five years.

Passengers will be able to access the service through the Moovit smartphone application, a mobility platform owned by Mobileye that is commonly used for public transportation trip planning.

Mobileye has already established itself as a major player in autonomous driving technology. Its systems are currently utilized by several companies, including Volkswagen’s MOIA subsidiary, which has been testing autonomous ID. Buzz electric vans on the streets of Los Angeles.

By launching its own robotaxi network, Mobileye will occupy a unique position in the autonomous vehicle industry, serving both as a technology supplier to competing operators and as a direct service provider. Company executives emphasized that the move will not replace existing partnerships.

Professor Amnon Shashua, Mobileye’s founder and chief executive officer, said the initiative is intended to complement current collaborations while accelerating the adoption of autonomous mobility, gaining valuable operational experience, and demonstrating the capabilities of Mobileye Drive technology.

The company has not disclosed which vehicles will be used in its U.S. fleet, although promotional materials featured the Great Wall Motor Ora iQ electric crossover, a vehicle manufactured in China. If selected, Mobileye would become the second U.S. robotaxi operator to utilize Chinese-built vehicles, following Waymo’s adoption of Zeekr vans.

Mobileye is entering an increasingly competitive market dominated by Waymo. Other companies, including Amazon’s Zoox, Tesla, Uber, Hyundai, and Volkswagen, are also expanding autonomous ride-hailing services in cities such as San Francisco, Austin, and Las Vegas, with plans to broaden their reach in the coming years.