Self-driving
After partner Aptiv stopped funding the joint venture, Hyundai put another $1 billion into Motional.
A dated step forward on the record
What the source says
“decided to plug another $1 billion into Motional”
What it means
Motional robotaxi, from Motional (Hyundai), is at stage 3 of 5 on our ladder: pilot. Its stage is set by other milestones on its record; this one adds to the history.
Human help: A staff member rides along, ready to stop it.
More on Motional robotaxi
- Uber added Motional's self-driving Ioniq 5 cars to its app in Las Vegas, in five areas, with a safety monitor in each car.
- Motional said it had cut staff from a peak of about 1,400 to fewer than 600 and rebuilt its software around AI, aiming for driverless service in Las Vegas by the end of 2026.
- Motional paused its commercial robotaxi work and cut about 40% of its staff. It had already missed a deadline to launch driverless rides with Lyft.