Uber Timeline

Events

• 2026-10-14 - Deployment - Pony.ai, Uber and Verne begin robotaxi testing in Manchester - Pony.ai supplies autonomous-driving technology, Uber connects to riders, and Verne provides the operating framework. The Manchester tests extend a collaboration that has already operated in Zagreb. Transport for Greater Manchester said no applications to… - source: evwire.com
• 2026-10-05 - Funding - Verne confirms completed strategic investment from Uber - Verne rides became available through the Uber app in Zagreb in August with a safety operator on board. The companies have discussed expansion beyond Croatia; Verne is also developing a dedicated two-seat vehicle without a steering wheel or pedals. - source: evwire.com
• 2026-09-10 - Regulatory - WeRide secures Spain's first national Level 4 passenger-vehicle permit - The ES-AV authorization covers mapping, route validation and operational-readiness testing across high-demand areas of Greater Madrid. The initial vehicles will carry an in-car vehicle specialist while the partners complete deployment preparation and… - source: rss.globenewswire.com
• 2026-09-03 - Deployment - Wayve and Uber launch supervised autonomous rides in London - Passengers can accept a Wayve match or switch to a conventional ride before pickup, with no extra charge. A TfL-licensed private-hire driver supervises each trip; the initial operating area excludes London airports. The Uber-designed cabin screens support 64… - source: investor.uber.com
• 2026-08-20 - Deployment - Baidu launches fully driverless Apollo Go rides on Uber in Dubai - Riders can be matched with an RT6 through UberX or Comfort, or select a dedicated Autonomous option in the Uber app. The initial service area covers select locations in Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah, with New Horizon Luxury Transport operating the fleet. The… - source: investor.uber.com
• 2026-08-20 - Deployment - Pony.ai-powered Verne robotaxis go live on Uber in Zagreb - Rides are available from 07:00 to 21:00 in key Zagreb areas, including the city centre. Pony.ai supplies the Gen-7 autonomous-driving solution, Verne owns and operates the fleet, and Uber provides booking and rider access. A licensed operator remains behind… - source: blog.pony.ai
• 2026-08-14 - Partnership - Pony.ai and Uber expand robotaxi partnership to more than 2,000 vehicles - Four additional European cities will join Zagreb under the expanded programme. Pony.ai will provide the autonomous vehicles and driving system, while Uber supplies marketplace access and rider demand. - source: ir.pony.ai
• 2026-08-12 - Partnership - Uber appoints Hinomaru Kotsu to operate planned Tokyo robotaxi pilot - Hinomaru will manage the depot, maintenance, charging, inspection and fleet uptime. The pilot will use Nissan LEAF vehicles equipped with the Wayve AI Driver and offered through Uber’s platform. The operating appointment advances the earlier… - source: businesswire.com
• 2026-08-05 - Market Signal - Uber plans more than $10 billion of robotaxi investment - The planned capital spans equity investments in autonomous-vehicle partners and support held on Uber's balance sheet. Uber also expects to make vehicle commitments that help partner fleets enter commercial service. The strategy reinforces Uber's role as a… - source: reuters.com
• 2026-06-17 - Partnership - Stellantis, Wayve and Uber plan L4 robotaxi service - Stellantis contributes an L4-ready vehicle platform. Wayve contributes the AI Driver. Uber contributes its mobility network. - source: globenewswire.com
• 2026-06-17 - Partnership - Uber, Nuro and Lucid name Houston robotaxi deployment market - The announcement named Houston as the second planned deployment market, with robotaxi service expected to launch in mid-2027. Nuro said it was conducting 24/7 autonomous on-road testing with safety operators in Houston and the San Francisco Bay Area. Uber… - source: nuro.ai
• 2026-04-30 - Partnership - Hertz launches Oro Mobility and agrees Uber fleet partnerships - The autonomous programme covers Lucid vehicles equipped with Nuro technology, with charging, maintenance, repairs, cleaning and depot staffing. San Francisco Bay Area services were expected later in 2026, with possible expansion in 2027. The driver-led model… - source: newsroom.hertz.com
• 2026-03-26 - Deployment - BAIC New Energy and Pony.ai enter Europe as Robotaxi global expansion advances - BAIC New Energy and Pony.ai launched road testing in Zagreb for the ARCFOX Alpha T5 Robotaxi, taking their L4 autonomous-driving program into Europe for the first time. The deployment was tied to a wider commercialization plan with Croatian… - source: bjev.com.cn
• 2026-03-19 - Commercial Order - Uber and Rivian agreed on an initial 10,000 fully autonomous R2 robotaxis, with options for… - The initial commitment covers 10,000 fully autonomous R2 vehicles for planned deployment in 2028. Options could add a further 40,000 vehicles. - source: businesswire.com
• 2026-02-06 - Partnership - WeRide and Uber expand Middle East robotaxi partnership toward 1,200 vehicles - The programme targets at least 1,200 robotaxis across Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Riyadh by 2027. Expansion remains subject to regulatory approvals and programme milestones. - source: globenewswire.com
• 2026-01-28 - Partnership - Waabi partners with Uber to deploy 25,000 robotaxis - • Waabi announced a partnership with Uber to deploy at least 25,000 robotaxis on Uber's platform. • Uber committed a $250 million milestone-based investment as part of the agreement. • Waabi also raised $750 million in a Series C funding round co-led by… - source: techcrunch.com
• 2025-11-20 - Partnership - Starship Technologies and Uber Eats launch autonomous delivery partnership - The rollout was scheduled to begin in Leeds in December 2025, expand to additional European countries in 2026 and reach the United States in 2027. At the time of the agreement, the fleet comprised more than 2,700 robots across over 270 locations. The… - source: starship.xyz
• 2025-09-18 - Partnership - Uber and Flytrex form strategic drone-delivery partnership - The service was expected to begin in U.S. Uber Eats pilot markets by the end of 2025. Flytrex had completed more than 200,000 U.S. deliveries when the partnership was announced. Uber’s investment was its first in drone technology and was intended to… - source: investor.uber.com
• 2025-07-15 - Partnership - Baidu and Uber agree global Apollo Go robotaxi rollout - The partners planned the first deployments for Asia and the Middle East later in 2025. After a launch, riders requesting a qualifying Uber trip could be offered a fully driverless Apollo Go vehicle. Baidu reported an operational fleet of more than 1,000… - source: investor.uber.com
• 2023-05-30 - Partnership - Serve Robotics signs Uber delivery-robot scaling agreement - Serve’s commercial agreement with Uber allows its sidewalk delivery robots to operate on Uber Eats in multiple U.S. markets, with up to 2,000 robots planned. The announcement followed Serve’s first year in Los Angeles, where more than 200 restaurants were… - source: investors.serverobotics.com
• 2021-03-02 - Company Formation - Serve spins out from Postmates - The robotics programme began inside Postmates in 2017. The company spun out in 2021. Uber became an investor at the spinout. - source: serverobotics.com