Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER) formed a multiyear partnership to incorporate Avride’s delivery robots and autonomous vehicles into Uber and Uber Eats.
The delivery partnership will begin with sidewalk robots for Uber Eats in Austin in the coming weeks, followed by expansions to Dallas and Jersey City later this year. The mobility partnership is set to launch for riders in Dallas next year.
Post-launch, consumers requesting a qualifying delivery or ride on the Uber Eats or Uber apps may have the option to use an Avride delivery robot or autonomous vehicle for their trip.
Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber, ...
