Topic
ride-hailing
Mergers #uber#delivery hero
Uber to Acquire Delivery Hero in $14.8 Billion Deal, Creating Largest Food-Delivery Group Outside China
Uber agreed to acquire Delivery Hero at an equity value of $14.8 billion, creating the largest food-delivery group outside China. The deal, conditioned on a 50% plus one share acceptance threshold, is expected to close in the second half of next year and positions Uber to better compete with Just Eat and DoorDash.
Jul 16, 2026 1 source
Technology Artificial Intelligence #uber#autonomous vehicles
Uber's Autonomous Vehicle Strategy: Lobbying to Slow Robotaxi Adoption to Protect Its Business Model
Uber is lobbying for 'hybrid network' laws that would require human drivers to serve 85% of rides for three years in autonomous vehicle deployments. The strategy, outlined by CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, aims to make Uber the go-to platform for all robotaxi operators. Proposed legislation in New Jersey and Washington DC could force autonomous vehicle developers like Waymo and Tesla to partner with existing ride-hail apps.
Jul 12, 2026 1 source