Uber has significantly increased its involvement in autonomous vehicle (AV) technology by partnering with and investing in over 30 AV companies worldwide since 2023. After selling its own AV division in 2020, Uber shifted focus back to AVs through strategic collaborations with firms like Aurora, Baidu, Lucid, and WeRide, among others. These partnerships span robotaxi services, autonomous deliveries, and fleet management across multiple continents, aiming to integrate AVs into Uber's ride-hailing and delivery platforms. This global, multi-partner approach positions Uber to leverage diverse AV technologies while minimizing direct development risks, with commercial deployments planned in cities across the US, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East through 2031.
Uber has invested $10 million in Indian fleet management startup Carrum Mobility, valuing the company at about $168 million. Carrum supplies over 5,100 vehicles and 18,000 drivers to Uber’s various service tiers in India, including the premium Uber B...
Tesla's stock rose 4% following Slovenia's approval of its Full Self-Driving system and the launch of the Cybercab, a vehicle designed for autonomous ride-hailing. This progress threatens Uber, whose shares fell 4%, despite strong Q2 2026 results sho...
Uber's profits doubled and free cash flow surpassed $10 billion, yet its stock price remains flat and down over the past year. The market appears to be pricing in risks from autonomous vehicle rivals like Waymo, which could disrupt Uber's dominance i...
Travis Kalanick, Uber's co-founder, is preparing to return to the ride-hailing industry through his new startup, Atoms, which focuses on robotaxi technology. Atoms recently secured $1.7 billion in funding and is recruiting autonomous vehicle engineer...
Walmart is launching delivery of Dunkin' products from its stores and plans to expand to most Dunkin' locations nationwide, competing directly with food delivery services like Uber Eats and DoorDash. This move builds on Walmart's existing Subway deli...
