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• [New] Uber has signed a partnership with chip developer Nvidia to upgrade tens of thousands of cars from different manufacturers with automation tech from 2027. Robo Daily
• [New] Passenger flights are expected within 2026, and commercial service will follow soon thereafter - making quiet, zero-emission air travel as routine as hailing an Uber. New York Post
• [New] Uber recently announced its partnership with Nvidia Corp, which aims to deploy over 100,000 Robotaxis across major cities by 2027. Benzinga
• [New] Uber plans to deploy Stellantis autonomous vehicles in select cities worldwide, starting with 5,000 units, with initial operations beginning in the United States. Robotics & Automation News
• [New] Uber chose San Francisco to launch a premium robotaxi using Lucid Motors' Gravity electric vehicles, equipped with autonomous technology from Nuro, planned for 2026 - a move that puts Uber in direct competition with Waymo in some cities. #
• [New] Within six years, Uber plans to deploy 20,000 or more Lucid-based autonomous taxis in multiple locations. The Northern Virginia Daily
• [New] Uber is planning to develop and launch public-road trials of level 4 fully autonomous vehicles in London from 2026 with British startup Wayve. Yahoo News UK
• [New] Last week, OpenAI shared that Uber, Instacart, Target and DoorDash will integrate with ChatGPT later in 2025, allowing ChatGPT users to conversationally explore digital food aisles. Grocery Dive
• [New] Uber and China's Momenta plan to begin Level-4 autonomous testing in Munich in 2026, while Baidu is partnering with Lyft to launch robotaxi services in Germany and the UK. ThinkChina - Big Reads, Opinions & Columns on China
• [New] Uber announced plans to deploy Momenta-powered robotaxis in Munich starting in 2026, initially with human safety operators. The AV Market Strategist
• Uber, Lucid, and Nuro will launch a Level-4 robotaxi service on the Uber platform-starting in a major U.S. city in 2026 - with a plan to deploy 20,000+ Lucid Gravity vehicles equipped with Nuro's Driver system over six years. AI Insider
• There may be some considerable deltas from the Uber/Lyft model that UAM operators and manufacturers are going to need to consider if they are to generate an operating profit. Heliops Magazine
• Projections envision a scenario where Uber consolidates its dominance across ride-hailing, delivery, and logistics, while also carving out new opportunities in autonomous vehicles and global freight. Benzinga
• Growth in verticals such as Freight, Uber Health, and autonomous vehicle partnerships could provide meaningful new revenue streams and support long-term momentum. Benzinga
• Robotaxis will likely charge premium fares at first to recoup costs, and companies may share revenue with ride-hailing platforms (Waymo's deal to sell rides via Uber/Lyft is an example). AI Insider
• Hundreds of thousands of California gig workers are headed toward better pay, and Uber and Lyft rides will be more affordable for millions of residents. Senator Mike McGuire
• California Grants Uber and Lyft Drivers the Right to Unionize In a landmark decision, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill that will allow drivers for ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft to unionize as independent contractors. Medium
• In an increasingly Smartphone Application focussed world, there will be an expectation that arranging a UAM transit will be little different to ordering an Uber/Lyft via one's phone. Heliops Magazine

Last updated: 10 November 2025