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After more than a decade of rivalry, Uber and Mexico City's licensed taxi drivers have joined forces through a historic partnership. The new alliance lets passengers book traditional cabs through Uber's app while keeping government-regulated fares.
Thousands of items have been left behind in Uber's driverless rides in just one year, from phones to an "I Heart Hot Dads" bag. The rideshare giant is turning the age-old problem of forgotten belongings into proof that its robotaxi future is already here.
Uber is putting $100 million into electric vehicle charging stations designed specifically for self-driving robotaxis in three major US cities. The move signals the ride-hailing giant's commitment to a future where autonomous vehicles power its platform.
Paying passengers in London will soon experience self-driving taxis for the first time, marking a major milestone for autonomous technology. Uber's partnership with British AI company Wayve brings robotaxis to the UK capital within months.
Women riders can now request female drivers through Uber's app across the entire United States, giving millions more control over their ride experience. The feature also lets women drivers choose to prioritize trips from women passengers.
California just cleared the way for driverless Uber rides in luxury electric SUVs. The tech that could transform how millions of people get around is moving from the testing phase to real roads.
Uber just announced it will incentivize companies to install electric vehicle chargers near driver neighborhoods across the US and Europe. The move could help boost EV adoption right when the market needs it most.
Rideshare giant Uber reversed its controversial $5 fee for passengers needing extra assistance after disability advocates called it discriminatory. The company will now create an ongoing accessibility advisory group to prevent similar mistakes.
Uber is pledging to guarantee minimum usage for 1,000 new electric vehicle chargers built where its drivers live and work most. The move could accelerate charging infrastructure growth even as federal EV incentives face uncertainty.
Your pizza could arrive by drone in three minutes flat. Uber just launched Europe's first commercial drone delivery service in Ireland, bringing essentials from food to medicine straight to doorsteps.
Uber just expanded its electric vehicle grant program nationwide, giving rideshare drivers up to $6,500 in incentives to make the switch from gas-guzzlers to EVs. The move comes as drivers are already choosing electric five times faster than average Americans.
Mexico City is getting affordable shared rides just in time for 5 million World Cup visitors. The new Uber Shuttle service offers fixed routes at predictable prices, starting in the busy Santa Fe neighborhood.
Starting this summer, Uber riders in Las Vegas can hail a ride in Zoox's purpose-built robotaxi, with Los Angeles joining in 2027. This marks the first time Amazon-owned Zoox has partnered with another platform to expand autonomous rides.
Uber employees are now riding in fully autonomous Lucid Gravity SUVs around San Francisco, marking a major step toward launching a fleet of 20,000 robotaxis. The driverless vehicles, powered by tech from Nuro, could be available to the public later this year.
Uber-backed Nuro just got the green light to test fully autonomous robotaxis on California roads without human drivers. It's a major milestone toward deploying 100,000 driverless vehicles across America.
Uber just expanded a program nationwide that gives drivers up to $4,000 to buy electric vehicles. Combined with partner discounts, drivers can save up to $6,500 when making the switch to cleaner transportation.
Driverless taxis could soon become a reality in Munich as Uber partners with AI company Autobrains to launch Germany's first autonomous robotaxi service. The move could transform urban transportation across Europe if regulators give the green light.
Volkswagen and Uber just launched testing of autonomous electric minibuses in Los Angeles, bringing the city one step closer to a new robotaxi service by late 2026. The innovative ID. Buzz vehicles combine zero-emission technology with self-driving capability to reshape urban transportation.
Uber's new electric robotaxis are already driving themselves on Bay Area roads, bringing fully autonomous rides to riders later this year. The vehicles show passengers exactly what they see and plan, making driverless travel feel less mysterious.
When Ilona Bannister lost her grandmother's precious Ukrainian medallion in an Uber, she thought it was gone forever. A thoughtful driver went out of his way to reunite her with the irreplaceable keepsake.
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