Travis Kalanick's Atoms might be getting into the robotaxi business

2026-09-07

Atoms, founded by Uber founder Travis Kalanick, is reportedly preparing for a hiring and acquisition spree. The company is also in discussions with Uber about how Uber can use Atoms' robotaxi technology. Uber has invested $100 million in Atoms. Kalanick has been cagey about his plans for the startup, but the recent moves could make it a major player in the autonomous vehicle industry.