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Table of Contents On June 4, Reuters disclosed that Uber Technologies (UBER) has pledged approximately $500 million to self-driving vehicle developer Nuro, according to confidential sources. UBER stock registered a 0.10% gain following the announcement. Uber Technologies, Inc., UBER This financial commitment exceeds Uber’s original contribution and combines equity investment with performance-contingent funding mechanisms. The move expands upon Uber’s involvement in Nuro’s $203 million financing round, which assigned the startup a $6 billion valuation. Nuro’s investor roster includes Nvidia and SoftBank, providing substantial financial backing as the company accelerates its self-driving technology initiatives. THE ROBOTAXI MONEY KEEPS GETTING BIGGER Uber, $UBER, has committed almost $500 million to self-driving startup Nuro, far more than was previously reported, as per Reuters. The breakdown:– Participation in a $203M Nuro round at a $6B valuation– An unreported follow-on… pic.twitter.com/XMxkHGKHCf — Evan (@StockMKTNewz) June 3, 2026 The central objective involves deploying 35,000 autonomous taxis built on Lucid Gravity SUVs, alongside upcoming midsize vehicle variants. These automobiles will incorporate Nuro’s autonomous driving platform and function within Uber’s ride-sharing ecosystem. Uber previously announced a $500 million investment in Lucid, positioning itself as a significant financial participant throughout various segments of the value chain — spanning vehicle manufacturing, software development, and service delivery. The performance-based component of this agreement follows a structured framework built around specific development and operational objectives. Reuters’ sources indicate that Nuro has already met the first series of these predetermined targets. This achievement has triggered the distribution of the initial performance-contingent capital allocation to Nuro. Subsequent payments hinge on conducting driverless trials later this year, launching completely autonomous passenger services before December, and implementing widespread service availability in 2027. Nuro is presently conducting trials with safety operators in California’s San Francisco Bay Area in preparation for a public launch scheduled for later this year. This past April, Nuro obtained California regulatory approval to test autonomous Lucid Gravity vehicles without safety operators across designated counties. The following month in May, the company secured permission to transport passengers during supervised trial operations. Nuro initially developed compact autonomous delivery vehicles before strategically shifting in 2024 toward licensing its self-driving software to automotive manufacturers and transportation service providers. The Uber partnership represents a cornerstone of this strategic realignment. This robotaxi deployment would constitute a significant milestone in that transformation, repositioning Nuro from a specialized delivery solution provider to a competitive force in the passenger transportation sector. Meanwhile, Uber maintains a diversified strategy across multiple autonomous vehicle collaborations. The company has established self-driving partnerships with Baidu, Rivian, and Wayve, while also facilitating Waymo services in specific American markets. UBER’s present price-to-earnings ratio stands at 17.88, accompanied by a GF Score of 83 out of 100. Recent insider transactions over the previous three months reveal $2.2 million in stock disposals, including a single sale of 30,000 shares. Nuro’s latest California regulatory clearance, issued in May, permitted passenger transport during supervised testing phases — an essential prerequisite before launching any completely driverless commercial operations.