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Uber Launches UK's First Robotaxi Service in London, But There's a Catch
The rides aren't unsupervised, meaning the robotaxis will have a driver behind the wheel at launch.
Uber Lays Off 3,300 Employees, Cuts Down on Middle Managers
Micro teams of just one or two members have been cut down by 50%. Meanwhile, only 1% of Uber's total workforce will work remotely.
Uber Now Lets Parents Monitor Their Teen Through the Driver's Phone Camera
If a driver opts in, parents can tap a notification and begin streaming their teen's ride.
Uber Aims For 1 Million Drone Deliveries Per Day By 2029
The ride-hailing company is partnering with drone delivery provider Zipline to pull off the ambitious goal which will involve Uber Eats.
Report: Uber Replaces 10% of Customer Service Staff With AI. What Could Go Wrong?
Uber riders have long complained about unresponsive and ineffective customer service. How will firing human staff and replacing them with AI improve that?
Uber Tightens Up Background Checks on Drivers
Uber is reportedly facing more than 3,000 lawsuits from passengers who say they were sexually assaulted during rides, according to estimates by The New York Times.
Here's How to Try Out a Robotaxi Ride in London Using the Uber App
Interested customers can join a waitlist for public Wayve rides starting today. Initially, rides will be offered in a Ford Mustang Mach-E, which will have a human operator behind the wheel.
Uber Now Lets You Book Hotel Rooms, Add a Coffee to Your Rideshare
Uber will offer 700,000 hotels globally with its Expedia partnership, and it plans to introduce more properties through Vrbo later this year.
Skip the Post Office. Uber Eats Drivers Can Now Pick Up Your Returns
Uber Eats is kicking off courier returns with Best Buy, Dick's Sporting Goods, Pet Food Express, Pacsun, and Petco, with more retailers expected soon.
Select Uber Employees Can Now Catch an Autonomous Ride in a Pricey Lucid EV
Those in the Bay Area can request rides in Gravity robotaxis, with commercial service expected to launch later this year.
Your Next Uber in LA Could Be a Retro-Styled Autonomous VW Bus
Uber and Volkswagen's MOIA America brand begin testing the eye-catching electric ID. Buzz in Los Angeles today, with human operators behind the wheel to start.
Uber Plans Parking Space Reservation Feature for When You Decide to Drive
Using SpotHero tech, Uber plans to offer in-app parking reservations around large events.
This Is the Robotaxi That Lucid and Nuro Are Building for Uber
Uber plans to start offering rides in vehicles based on Lucid's Gravity SUV in the Bay Area later this year, but it's offering a sneak peek at CES in Las Vegas this week.
Uber, Lyft to Test Robotaxis in London After Waymo
Uber plans to begin testing in the first half of 2026. Lyft also hopes to start tests next year, once it gets the necessary regulatory nods.
Uber Shuttle Just Got a Lot More Useful for Those in NYC
Uber Shuttles expand to Newark Airport for an introductory fare of under $15.
Uber Launches Autonomous Rides in Dallas, But Not With Waymo This Time
Waymo is moving toward its own Dallas launch with Avis, but Uber is teaming up with Avride.
Uber COO on Robotaxis: The Economics Don't Work...Yet
Self-driving car hardware is 'quite expensive,' Andrew Macdonald says at Web Summit, but Uber still plans to 'feather in' autonomous vehicles alongside human drivers.
Uber to Give Drivers $4,000 if They Switch to an EV
Grants are open to drivers in NYC, California, Colorado, and Massachusetts. Everyone else can grab a $1,000 discount when purchasing used EVs from TrueCar.
Uber's New Prepaid Passes Aim to Reduce Your Daily Commute Costs
Now you can book five, 10, 15, or 20 rides in a one-hour window and avoid surge pricing.
Food Is In the Air: Uber Eats to Revive Drone Deliveries Later This Year
Testing will begin in select US markets by year's end using drones from Flytrex.
