# Rivian’s autonomous driving plans face key tests through 2028

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/rivians-autonomy-gamble-faces-its-first-real-test/
- Published: 2026-10-30T17:16:09+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-30T17:22:46+00:00
- Original publisher: The Verge
- Original article: https://www.theverge.com/transportation/1023143/rivian-autonomy-point-to-point-robotaxi-q3-2026
- Topics: Americas, Business, Companies, World

## Key points

- Rivian will test hands-free point-to-point driving with employees in 2026.
- Customer access is planned for 2027, with Uber robotaxis in 2028.
- Autonomy investment adds costs as Rivian works to scale the R2.

## Summary

Rivian is making autonomous driving a major part of its strategy, with a hands-free point-to-point feature due to reach employees for testing in 2026 and customers in 2027. The company plans to launch robotaxis with Uber in 2028, making the next two years a key test of whether it can become a major player in autonomous vehicles.

Rivian’s chief executive RJ Scaringe says the feature could boost demand, but he did not disclose how many customers buy its Autonomy Plus package. In the third quarter of 2026, software and subscriptions brought in $605 million in revenue, up 45 per cent year on year, and $256 million in profit. Rivian faces high costs for chips, computing and lidar, while also trying to scale production of its R2 SUV; Tesla, by comparison, reported that more than 75 per cent of new North American buyers chose its FSD package.

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