Atoms, backed by a former Uber CEO, raises funding in an a16z-led round and reportedly develops autonomous taxi technology
The Financial Times reported that former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick is planning to develop autonomous robotaxi technology through his startup Atoms and has already held preliminary discussions with Uber about allowing its ride-hailing network to adopt the technology. Atoms raised $1.7 billion in July, led by a16z. Financial Times: Kalanick’s Ride-Hailing Market Plans Through Atoms According to the Financial Times, Kalanick is recruiting several former members of Uber’s autonomous-vehicle team thro