On December 9, Mercedes - Benz unveiled a strategic partnership with Momenta, its Chinese intelligent assisted driving system collaborator, and mobility operator Lumo. The aim is to launch an L4 autonomous taxi service that utilizes the new - generation S - Class sedan, thereby accelerating the commercialization of high - end autonomous mobility solutions.

This project is underpinned by Mercedes - Benz's in - house developed MB.OS architecture. The first batch of test vehicles is slated to commence road testing in Abu Dhabi. In the long run, Lumo will be responsible for operating these taxis. It's worth noting that Lumo has already secured an operational permit for autonomous vehicles in the UAE. Looking ahead, the project is anticipated to extend its reach to more markets.

In addition to this partnership, Mercedes - Benz is also working hand - in - hand with NVIDIA and other industry players to construct a comprehensive ecosystem for autonomous taxi services.