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Uber just launched the UK's first robotaxis in London, marking a milestone in autonomous vehicle technology. While safety drivers stay behind the wheel for now, over 100,000 Londoners said they'd ride in one.
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.
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.
When George, 102, and Annie, 89, asked their granddaughter to teach them Uber Eats, the heartwarming lesson went viral and inspired millions. Now they're helping Uber reach more seniors eager to learn.
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 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 is partnering with drone delivery company Zipline to bring food to your doorstep in as little as five minutes. The companies aim to complete one million drone deliveries per day by the end of 2029.
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.
Finland just became the first EU country where Uber Eats customers can get their meals delivered by autonomous robots. Starting in central Helsinki through a partnership with Coco Robotics, customers can now track their robot delivery in real time through the app.
Britain is pouring £62 million into developing its own satellite technology, helping businesses and researchers build better internet connections for remote areas and strengthen the country's space industry. The funding will support everything from startup ideas to major commercial projects, creating jobs and reducing reliance on foreign space infrastructure.
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.
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-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.
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.
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.
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.
Getting lost in a massive stadium is about to become a thing of the past. Uber is launching enhanced indoor navigation to help millions of World Cup fans find their way from their seats to ride pickups in 2026.
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.
Tokyo is getting self-driving taxis as Uber partners with Nissan and British AI startup Wayve for a groundbreaking trial. The collaboration brings cutting-edge autonomous vehicle technology to one of the world's busiest cities.
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.
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