Uber has launched a partnership with delivery robot/autonomous vehicle maker Avirde. The collaboration will launch in the coming weeks in Austin, letting Uber Eats customers get their food delivered by Avride's sidewalk robots, per a Thursday (Oct. 3) press release. It will then expand to Dallas and Jersey City later this year. The ride-hailing side of the partnership is expected to launch in Dallas sometime in 2025, according to the release. With that launch, customers who request a delivery or ride from U ...

Uber is not done snatching up autonomous vehicle partnerships. The ride-hail and delivery giant on Thursday announced a multi-year deal with Yandex spinout Avride to bring the company's sidewalk delivery robots and autonomous vehicles to both Uber Eats and Uber. It's the latest in a series of deals from Uber over the last two months as the company aims to position itself as the ideal partner for AV companies looking to commercialize. Avride is one of four projects under parent company Nebius Group, which is ...

A couple who suffered serious injuries in a crash while in an Uber have been told they cannot sue the firm - because they previously agreed to terms for Uber Eats. Georgia and John McGinty, from New Jersey, tried to sue the taxi service company in a complaint on 23 February 2023 after an Uber driver "ran a red light and t-boned a vehicle", according to court documents. Mrs McGinty needed "numerous surgeries" after suffering cervical and spine fractures, a protruding hernia and injuries to her pelvic floor. ...

Waymo has gotten one step closer to a commercial launch in Austin by early 2025. This week, the company will open its fully autonomous ride-hailing service to certain members of the public in the city as part of an ongoing partnership with Uber. The expansion in Austin marks the second city after Phoenix where Waymo is offering its robotaxis via the Uber app. And it comes two weeks after Waymo said it would offer its robotaxi service exclusively through the Uber app in the city, as well as in Atlanta, by ne ...

In the latest trading session, Uber Technologies (UBER) closed at $75.16, marking a -0.78% move from the previous day. This change lagged the S&P 500's 0.42% gain on the day. At the same time, the Dow added 0.04%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 0.38%. Shares of the ride-hailing company witnessed a gain of 3.58% over the previous month, beating the performance of the Computer and Technology sector with its gain of 1.78% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.06%. Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close e ...

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The "Jack The Reaper" logo displayed in the windows of a Spirit Halloween seasonal holiday store in the location of a closed former Bed Bath and Beyond retail store on August 26, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Want a Travis Kelce/Taylor Swift couples' costume delivered to your house? Now you can Uber that. Uber Technologies just announced a new partnership with Spirit Halloween, opening up delivery for Halloween costumes, decor and all things spooky to be delivered on-demand via Uber Eats, Postmates and t ...

Uber apps add Spirit Halloween for on-demand delivery of holiday costumes and seasonal decor across the United States and Canada. SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 27 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER) announced a new partnership with Spirit Halloween, North America's largest Halloween retailer, to further its mission of helping consumers get anything* delivered on-demand. Halloween fans across the United States and Canada can now shop Spirit Halloween on Uber Eats, Postmates and the Uber app for ...

Key Takeaways Uber Technologies will add WeRide's robotaxi fleet to its pool of vehicles in the United Arab Emirates later this year. WeRide signed the country's first and only license for autonomous vehicles in 2023. Uber previously announced a partnership with Alphabet's Waymo to bring self-driving rides to Austin and Atlanta next year, along with existing service in Phoenix. Uber Technologies (UBER) is adding self-driving cars from WeRide to its ride-sharing platform, hitting the road in the United Arab ...