Uber looks to partner with other self-driving companies, says CEO

(Reuters) – Uber Technologies Inc’s self-driving unit is looking to partner with other companies working on autonomous driving, the company’s chief executive officer said on Wednesday.

“Our view is that we will partner with other autonomous providers over a period of time,” Dara Khosrowshahi said at the RBC Capital Markets conference when asked about reports Uber is looking to sell its autonomous driving unit, Advanced Technologies Group (ATG).

He said Uber could offer competitors, who have poured billions of dollars into the development of robotaxis, a large customer base and valuable data on profitable routes generated through its ride-hailing business.