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• 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
• Ride-hailing firm Uber, which offers Waymo vehicles on its app in Atlanta and Austin, announced in June plans to trial fully driverless rides in the UK from spring 2026 through its partnership with AI startup Wayve. Insurance Journal
• Uber and UK company Wayve are planning to trial driverless taxis in the capital in 2026. SKY
• Autonomous Driving: Investments in its Cruise LLC subsidiary for robotaxis and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) continued to be a focus, with expectations of a new revenue stream from the Uber partnership commencing in 2026. The Pilot News
• Many fear that the rise of self-driving cars will displace the need for Uber. Insights
• While incumbent ride hailing platforms, like Uber, already pose a threat to traditional rental demand and economics, even they are not immune to disruption. Ankura
• Integrating Flytrex's BVLOS-certified drones with the vast network of restaurants, merchants, and consumers on the Uber platform, will unlock faster, safer, and more cost-efficient last-mile logistics at scale. / USA Design and Development Today
• In 2026, Uber will launch its autonomous vehicle service with VW's ID. Navellier
• As self-driving technology continues to evolve, options like Uber and Lyft will provide competitive alternatives. Emegypt
• With the integration of popular services such as Expedia, Uber, and Spotify directly into ChatGPT, the potential for increased user engagement is substantial. OpenTools
• UBER trades at attractive valuation multiples with robust cash flow, solid balance sheet, and Wall Street price targets indicating further upside potential. Seeking Alpha
• The strategic partnership with Uber to integrate Blade services could dynamically shift consumer engagement, setting Joby apart from its competitors. StocksToTrade
• Uber projects that its non-restaurant delivery segment is set to reach a $12.5 B annual run rate by the end of 2025, a jump of 25% from earlier numbers. Yahoo Finance
• Third-party delivery apps (DoorDash, Uber Eats) remain a disruptive force too, pushing more restaurants to integrate multi-channel ordering and even to create exclusive ghost brands for delivery platforms. Host Merchant Services
• The UK government is weighing up whether to impose a 20% VAT charge on all private hire vehicle fares - a move that could dramatically reshape the balance of power between taxis and ride-hailing firms such as Uber and Bolt. DM News | Uber & Taxi related news and stories | Driver

Last updated: 27 October 2025