WeRide, Uber, and AVOMO announced plans to launch Spain's first commercial Robotaxi pilot in Madrid later in 2026, marking their first joint entry into the European market. The service will be accessible via the Uber app and initially include trained vehicle operators, with a goal to expand to fully driverless Robotaxis across urban areas. This initiative builds on their successful autonomous vehicle operations in the Middle East and aims to scale up with support from the Madrid Regional Government. The partnership plans to deploy tens of thousands of Robotaxis globally by 2030, enhancing autonomous mobility with proven technology and local collaboration.
Uber Technologies reported a 21% year-over-year increase in gross bookings and a 42% rise in non-GAAP operating income for Q1 2026, alongside $2.28 billion in free cash flow. The company now has over 50 million Uber One members and projects 18-22% gr...
Uber's chief product officer Sachin Kansal shared the company's vision to grow beyond ride-hailing into travel planning, hotels, AI-powered shopping, and autonomous vehicles. Uber aims to create a hybrid network combining human drivers and robotaxis,...
Zipline, a drone delivery startup, is rapidly expanding its U.S. operations by hiring former Tesla, Uber Eats, and Waymo executives to scale its business. The company now completes one drone delivery every 20 seconds and has surpassed 2.5 million com...
Uber Technologies is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Delivery Hero, a major German food-delivery company, aiming to finalize the deal soon. Uber already owns about 25% of Delivery Hero's shares and holds additional derivatives, giving it near...
Uber is broadening its services beyond ride-hailing and food delivery to include hotel bookings, boat rentals, and shopping features, aiming to become a travel-focused platform. It is also developing financial products for drivers and merchants, such...
