Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has acknowledged Tesla as both a competitor and potential partner in the robotaxi market, describing the total addressable market as worth $1 trillion. He emphasized that there will be no single winner in this space, highlighting Tesla's cautious approach to safety. Uber is actively engaged in discussions with private equity firms and banks to secure funding for expanding its robotaxi business. This follows a $300 million partnership with Lucid Motors and Nuro aimed at deploying 20,000 robotaxis over six years. Khosrowshahi also noted that Uber is in talks with all major original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) involved in autonomous vehicle development. Despite regulatory and consumer acceptance challenges in various countries, Uber aims to position itself as the leading platform for robotaxi services when the market matures. Industry observers note that nearly every major player in the robotaxi sector has partnered with Uber, underscoring its central role in the autonomous driving ecosystem.