Uber is investing hundreds of millions of dollars into Lucid and autonomous vehicle technology startup Nuro in a bid to launch its own robotaxi service.

Uber's robotaxi deal with Lucid and Nuro isn't worrying gig worker drivers. Here's why they don't think driverless cars will replace humans.

Similarly, Lucid's long-term value may be more related to services than manufacturing. Earlier this year, Peter Rawlinson, Lucid's outgoing CEO, stressed that the company's software and technology stack could eventually be licensed to other automakers worldwide. "I'd love it to be 20-80," Rawlinson said. "Twenty percent doing cars, 80% licensing."