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2. Aurora Innovation, Inc. (NASDAQ:AUR)

Aurora Innovation surged by 18.31 percent on Friday to end at $8.14 apiece as investors cheered its successful launch of driverless trucks in Texas and plans to expand the project into more cities.

According to the company, it began regular driverless customer deliveries between Dallas and Houston this week which completed more than 1,200 miles without a driver.

The milestone makes Aurora Innovation, Inc. (NASDAQ:AUR) the first company to operate a commercial self-driving service with heavy-duty trucks on public roads.

“Riding in the back seat for our inaugural trip was an honor of a lifetime – the Aurora Driver performed perfectly and it’s a moment I’ll never forget,” said Aurora Innovation, Inc. (NASDAQ:AUR) CEO Chris Urmson.

“Our commitment to building a transformative technology, earning trust, and assembling a strong ecosystem of customers and partners has made this pivotal milestone possible,” he added.

The company also plans to expand its driverless service to El Paso, Texas, and Phoenix, Arizon,a by the end of the year.