Uber
[PUBLIC]Robotaxis · HQ: San Francisco, CA · Est. 2009 · 1 model registered · 1 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Uber: 1 deployment across 1 region, 2 active incidents. 3 sources back the record.
Ownership
PUBLIC
Capital / Funding
Undisclosed
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
2
Overview
Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER) is a global ride-hailing and delivery platform. Committed $10B+ to autonomous vehicle investments through equity stakes and robotaxi fleet agreements. Partners with Waymo (exploring exit), serves as AV deployment channel in Austin and Atlanta. Exploring split with Waymo as tensions deepen. Stock down 16% YTD 2026.
Broad public reach with 2.9M video views. Safety profile within acceptable range for category. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.
Key Facts
Claims & Reality Assessment
Audited Corporate Claims Ledger
- [OPEN]CapacityClaimed: Jul 23, 2026
- [OPEN]CapabilityClaimed: Jul 23, 2026
- [VERIFIED]CapabilityClaimed: Mar 1, 2026
“Uber has launched autonomous ride-hailing partnerships with Waymo, Zoox, and Pony.ai. Uber is the deployment platform — not building its own AV but aggregating AV partners. This is a verified strategic positioning claim. https://investor.uber.com/news-events/news/press-release-details/2026/”
- [PARTLY TRUE]CustomerClaimed: Jan 1, 2026
“Uber-Joby partnership for aerial rides confirmed. Dubai launch targeted "by end of 2026." However, Joby has not received FAA Type Certification, which would be required for US operations. Dubai may have separate regulatory pathway. https://www.jobyaviation.com/”
- [OPEN]
Safety & Regulatory Posture
2 incidents on record (1 serious, 1 moderate). Most recent: Aug 2026.
Leadership & Founders
Founding Team
cofounder · no longer at company · ATOMS
Key Former Leadership (6 Tracked)
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Key Recurring Partners
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Uber x Baidu Apollo robotaxi DubaiAug 21, 2026
MOST RECENT · Uber x Baidu Apollo robotaxi Dubai · 2026-08-21 · with Baidu Apollo · JUST ANNOUNCED · Uber x Wayve autonomous driving London · 2026-08-21 · with Wayve · JUST ANNOUNCED · Uber x Pony.ai x Verne robotaxi Zagreb · 2026-08-21 · with Pony AI · JUST ANNOUNCED · Uber x Zipline drone delivery · 2026-08-17 · with Zipline · JUST ANNOUNCED · Uber x Lucid Motors (Robotaxi Fleet) · 2026-07-13 · with Lucid Motors · OPERATING
Platform Models
Deployments
Incidents affecting Uber
Autonomy Stacks & Software
- Nuro DriverAutonomy Brain
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Uber?
Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER) is a global ride-hailing and delivery platform. Committed $10B+ to autonomous vehicle investments through equity stakes and robotaxi fleet agreements. Partners with Waymo (exploring exit), serves as AV deployment channel in Austin and Atlanta. Exploring split with Waymo as tensions deepen. Stock down 16% YTD 2026.
What does Uber make?
Uber has no robot models recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Uber builds robot foundation models or autonomy software.
Is Uber publicly traded?
Yes. Uber is publicly traded on public markets, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who is the CEO of Uber?
Travis Kalanick is the founder of Uber, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Uber?
Uber is publicly traded (public markets), so its shares can be bought through any broker.
Where is Uber headquartered?
Uber is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.
Who owns Uber?
Uber is publicly held by its shareholders.
Where does Uber operate robots?
Uber operates 1 verified deployment, including at Houston.
How many robots has Uber deployed?
DEPLOY has 1 verified Uber deployment on record at sites including Houston. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.
Is Uber a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Uber ranks in roughly the top 7% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Uber founded?
Uber was founded in 2009.
Are there any incidents involving Uber?
2 active incidents involving Uber are on the DEPLOY registry. Each is a sourced, append-only record; retracted incidents are suppressed from this view.
Is Uber safe?
Uber has 2 active incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. 2 incidents on record (1 serious, 1 moderate). Most recent: Aug 2026. Retracted incidents are excluded from this count.