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Houston Police Commandeer Uber for Suspect Chase
Officers ordered Uber driver Anthony Baines to pursue a fleeing suspect allegedly threatening a mother and children, dashcam footage shows.
Uber and Pony.ai to Deploy 2,000 Robotaxis in Europe, Challenging Waymo's Fleet Lead
Alphabet-backed Waymo leads globally with roughly 5,000 vehicles; Uber is using operator partnerships to close the gap without owning hardware.
Uber and Pony.ai Target 2,000 European Robotaxis in Direct Challenge to Waymo
The partners launched Europe's first commercial robotaxi service in Zagreb in March and plan four additional European cities, with Middle East expansion added to the deal.
Pony.ai and Uber Target 2,000 Robotaxis Across Europe in Expanded Deal
The partners will deploy Level 4 autonomous vehicles in four new European cities and the Middle East, using Uber's platform and local fleet operators.
Uber Exits Serve Robotics as Delivery Volume Falls and Partnership Nears End
Uber divested its full stake in Serve Robotics after delivery volume through its platform declined and the two companies diverged on how to scale their shared autonomous fleet.
Uber's Autonomous Delivery Model Under Pressure After Serve Robotics Split
Uber sold its entire Serve Robotics stake in Q2 2026, ending a partnership that exposed the limits of its third-party autonomous delivery strategy.
Waymo Drops Uber Exclusivity in Atlanta, Austin—New Rivals Enter in 2028
The Alphabet unit will open its driverless service to competing platforms in two U.S. markets, pressuring Uber's premium autonomous ride business.
Uber's AWS Graviton Shift: A $50M Annual AI Cost Reduction Bet
Ride-sharing giant Uber is moving significant AI workloads to Amazon's custom-designed Graviton and Trainium chips, signaling a strategic shift to optimize cloud infrastructure costs and enhance operational efficiency amidst intense competition.