<div dir="ltr"><div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large"><span style="color:initial;font-size:small">A Frew days ago Uber made a major announcement about their new Autonomous Services division focused on self driving vehicles. Here is an in-depth Gemini Summary about it and direct links.</span></div><div id="gmail-:b64" class="gmail-Am gmail-aiL gmail-Al editable gmail-LW-avf gmail-tS-tW gmail-tS-tY" aria-label="Message Body" role="textbox" aria-multiline="true" tabindex="1" style="direction:ltr;min-height:235px" aria-controls=":bm8" aria-expanded="false"><div><br></div>Uber has evolved from developing its own autonomous technology to becoming the primary global marketplace and platform for autonomous vehicle (AV) companies.<br><br>On February 23, 2026, Uber officially launched &quot;Uber Autonomous Solutions,&quot; a suite of tools and services designed to help AV companies commercialize and scale their fleets. This strategy is built on three pillars: Infrastructure (mapping and data), User Experience (in-car software), and Fleet Operations (maintenance and cleaning).<br><br>Key Components of the Service<br>Robotaxis (Ride-Hailing): Uber partners with industry leaders like Waymo, Avride, and WeRide. In cities like Austin and Atlanta, users can be matched with a fully autonomous Waymo vehicle directly through the Uber app.<br><br>Autonomous Delivery: Uber Eats leverages sidewalk robots from Serve Robotics, Avride, and Cartken to deliver food in over 10 U.S. cities, including Los Angeles and Miami.<br><br>Uber Freight: Through a partnership with Aurora, Uber facilitates autonomous long-haul trucking, particularly on routes in Texas such as Dallas to Houston.<br><br>AI Training &amp; Data: Uber is working with NVIDIA via its &quot;Data Factory&quot; to provide millions of miles of multi-sensor data to help partners train next-generation AI models.<br><br>Official News &amp; Press Releases<br>Uber Unveils Uber Autonomous Solutions (Feb 23, 2026): <a href="https://investor.uber.com/news-events/news/press-release-details/2026/Uber-Unveils-Uber-Autonomous-Solutions-to-Accelerate-Autonomous-Mobility--Delivery-Worldwide/default.aspx">https://investor.uber.com/news-events/news/press-release-details/2026/Uber-Unveils-Uber-Autonomous-Solutions-to-Accelerate-Autonomous-Mobility--Delivery-Worldwide/default.aspx</a><br><br>Waymo and Uber Expand Partnership to Austin and Atlanta: <a href="https://waymo.com/blog/2024/09/waymo-and-uber-expand-partnership/">https://waymo.com/blog/2024/09/waymo-and-uber-expand-partnership/</a><br><br>Atlanta: The Future is Here with Waymo and Uber (June 24, 2025): <a href="https://investor.uber.com/news-events/news/press-release-details/2025/Atlanta-The-Future-is-Here-with-Waymo-and-Uber-2025-y1tuDCCSgu/default.aspx">https://investor.uber.com/news-events/news/press-release-details/2025/Atlanta-The-Future-is-Here-with-Waymo-and-Uber-2025-y1tuDCCSgu/default.aspx</a><br><br>Uber Freight and Aurora Launch &quot;Premier Autonomy&quot; Program: <a href="https://ir.aurora.tech/news-events/press-releases/detail/98/uber-freight-and-aurora-to-democratize-driverless-trucks-for-carriers-of-all-sizes">https://ir.aurora.tech/news-events/press-releases/detail/98/uber-freight-and-aurora-to-democratize-driverless-trucks-for-carriers-of-all-sizes</a><br><br>Serve Robotics and Uber Expand Delivery Partnership: <a href="https://investors.serverobotics.com/news-releases/news-release-details/serve-unveils-commercial-deal-uber-enable-scaling-robotic/">https://investors.serverobotics.com/news-releases/news-release-details/serve-unveils-commercial-deal-uber-enable-scaling-robotic/</a><br><br>Media Coverage &amp; Video Reports (YouTube)<br>Uber Announces Uber Autonomous Solutions (Daily Tech News Show): <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AiKhvD0nEk">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AiKhvD0nEk</a><br><br>Lucid, Nuro, and Uber Unveil Robotaxi at CES 2026: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMTuCkf9KFo">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMTuCkf9KFo</a><br><br>Waymo on Uber: How to Request a Robotaxi: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVj4u_K8q8M">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVj4u_K8q8M</a><br><br>CES 2026: The Autonomy Narrative Just Changed: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1jC880sQDM">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1jC880sQDM</a></div><br></div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div></div></div></div></div></div></div>