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Oro Mobility, a Hertz-owned fleet management business that has a deal to manage Uber's planned Lucid robotaxi fleet starting in San Francisco, raised $80M (Joann Muller/Axios)

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Oro Mobility, a Hertz-owned fleet management business, announced a deal to manage Uber's planned Lucid robotaxi fleet starting in San Francisco. The company raised $80 million, bringing its total funding to $120 million. The deal is expected to bring together the expertise of both companies to provide a more seamless and efficient transportation experience.

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Oro Mobility is a Hertz-owned fleet management business.: Oro Mobility is a Hertz-owned fleet management business.
The funding brings its total to $120 million.: The funding brings its total to $120 million.
The deal will manage Uber's Lucid robotaxi fleet in San Francisco.: The deal will manage Uber's Lucid robotaxi fleet in San Francisco.

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Oro Mobility, a Hertz-owned fleet management business that has a deal to manage Uber's planned Lucid robotaxi fleet starting in San Francisco, raised $80M (Joann Muller/Axios)

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