Uber shifts from self-driving tech development to partnering globally for autonomous vehicle access.

Uber has moved away from developing self-driving technology internally and now focuses on partnering with global autonomous vehicle (AV) and electric vehicle (EV) providers. With a $10 billion investment in partnerships and EV purchases, Uber secures access to advanced autonomous vehicles without the heavy costs of direct R&D. This strategy allows Uber to maintain a flexible, capital-light model and positions it as a key platform for commercializing autonomous taxi services worldwide, including partnerships with Baidu, WeRide, and Waymo across multiple regions.