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• [New] Uber Technologies, Inc. (UBER) is making a bold strategic push into autonomous vehicle technology, with plans to launch Level 4 autonomous taxis in London by spring 2026 through a groundbreaking partnership with Wayve. Monexa
• [New] Uber launched a robotaxi service in Austin, Texas in March and said its driverless vehicles could work for 20 hours per day, seven days per week. BBC News
• [New] Uber plans to launch trials of fully driverless rides in the U.K. via a partnership with AI startup Wayve, starting in spring 2026. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
• [New] Although robotaxis could threaten their core business models by reducing the need for human drivers, Uber appears to be preparing for a shift. Carbon Credits
• [New] The Ann Arbor, Michigan-based company, which has mainly focused on long-term transportation contracts, says it will deploy thousands of autonomous vehicles on Uber's ridehailing platform across multiple US markets. The Verge
• Musk envisions Tesla's robotaxi service operating like a combination of Uber and Airbnb. Coolest Gadgets
• Uber is set to begin trialling fully autonomous robotaxis in London next spring, bringing forward plans for driverless vehicles on UK roads. Tech Digest
• Uber is not just a taxi app - it's a feature-driven platform that uses technology to optimize user experience, reduce friction, and create monetization opportunities at every step. Miracuves Solutions
• Ride-sharing platforms like Uber and Lyft leverage AI to forecast demand, allocate drivers and minimise idle time. Innovation News Network
• By offering both robotaxis and human drivers, Uber preserves service breadth and deters riders from seeking alternatives - a critical advantage as competitors risk service gaps by focusing solely on one modality. BizTech Weekly
• Although risks and challenges remain, Uber's diversified services, growth in emerging markets, and investments in autonomous vehicles offer a promising future. vapingcorp
• By 2030, Uber - which already operates a robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi, with Dubai next in line - will roll out WeRide's Robotaxi services in 15 new cities across Europe and other regions outside of China and the U.S., noted TipRanks. Forbes
• By potentially leveraging dollar-pegged stablecoins for international remittances, Uber could drastically reduce FX costs, accelerate settlement times, and enhance transparency across its global platform. Dzilla Pte. Ltd. - dzilla Wallet, Calculator, Media - d
• By leveraging dollar-pegged stablecoins, Uber could potentially settle payments in seconds rather than days and eliminate intermediary costs. Dzilla Pte. Ltd. - dzilla Wallet, Calculator, Media - d
• Uber announced that it will offer self-driving rides powered by May Mobility on its app in Texas later this year. Electrek
• Uber may pursue further AV partnerships, while May Mobility could scale its operations into new verticals, such as logistics or shuttle services. Global Business Line
• Other companies, like Volkswagen, are racing to develop larger drones that could be used as flying taxis to ferry people like an Uber. Tampa Bay Times
• Uber Technologies Inc. has announced a strategic partnership with May Mobility to expand the deployment of autonomous vehicles across additional U.S. markets in 2026. DeepNewz
• Riders who request an UberX, Uber Green, Uber Comfort or Uber Comfort Electric could be matched with the autonomous all-electric Jaguar I-PACE vehicle at no extra cost. Fox Business
• In the coming years, Uber plans to significantly expand its fleet of electric vehicles, particularly in major markets like the U.S. and Europe. vapingcorp
• Uber has partnered with Chinese startup Momenta to launch robotaxi services in Europe starting 2026, expanding its autonomous vehicle efforts globally. WebProNews
• Autonomous Uber rides are scheduled to launch by the end of 2025 in Arlington, Texas, with plans to expand to additional U.S. markets in 2026. Auto Remarketing
• Strategic Advantages of Going Driverless Deploying robotaxis on a platform like Uber gives May Mobility the opportunity to move beyond controlled test environments into live customer scenarios. Global Business Line

Last updated: 30 June 2025