It's a strategic shift for the intentionally "asset light" ride-hailing company.
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Uber has signed a long-term lease for a 50,000-square-foot Houston depot, with plans to house 40 EV chargers and 15 maintenance bays, laying the groundwork for a robotaxi launch in the Bayou City in 2027.
Why it matters: Behind every robotaxi fleet is a lot of physical infrastructure — and Uber's race to secure it is taking place in cities well before its driverless cabs ever hit the streets.
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