Ride-hailing company Uber said last week that it has partnered with Daimler, a German automaker that plans to build autonomous vehicles that will operate on Uber's transportation network.
The move marks the first time a major automaker will provide its own self-driving vehicles -- built entirely in-house and without Uber's help -- specifically to operate on the ride-hailing company's network.
The agreement is not exclusive, and Daimler may produce autonomous cars for Uber's competitors, while Uber can also bring other automakers onto what it calls its "open platform" for ride hailing.
Uber has worked with Volvo to develop the self-driving version of the XC90, a sport utility vehicle now being tested in Pittsburgh, near Uber's self-driving research headquarters. Uber has also modified a fleet of Ford Fusion vehicles, outfitting them with sensors and cameras for autonomous capabilities.