Nuro gets driverless testing permit before Uber robotaxi launch despite not starting yet

Permit approved while driverless tests still haven’t begun

Silicon Valley autonomous vehicle startup Nuro has received approval to begin driverless testing, positioning it ahead of Uber’s planned robotaxi launch. But the catch is stark: Nuro hasn’t actually started driverless testing yet. The permit signals regulatory progress and heightened competition in robotaxi timelines, even as real-world deployment remains pending.