TechCrunch · Startups · 2026-09-06
Travis Kalanick’s Atoms might be getting into the robotaxi business
Travis Kalanick's Atoms raised a $1.7 billion funding round earlier this summer. The Uber founder remained cagey about what he was actually aiming to do. Now a story in the Financial Times offers more details about Atoms’ goals. The startup is reportedly preparing for a hiring spree that could make it a major player in the autonomous vehicle industry.
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