Aurora Innovation Inc is trading at $6.29 (+4.05%) today. - The surge follows the announcement that AVI-SPL and Volvo Autonomous Solutions have started commercial autonomous freight operations between Dallas and Houston, utilizing the Aurora Driver system. - This marks a significant step in demonstrating autonomous trucking in real-world logistics, supporting AVI-SPL's transport of high-value goods. - Broader tech-led market strength and improving risk appetite also contributed to the upward momentum.