# Uber is building an autonomous vehicle empire, and here’s every company it’s using to do it

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/uber-is-building-an-autonomous-vehicle-empire-and-heres-every-company-its-using-to-do-it/
- Published: 2026-08-01T15:05:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-08-01T15:12:39+00:00
- Original publisher: TechCrunch
- Original article: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/01/ubers-autonomous-vehicle-deal-tracker/
- Topics: Americas, Art, Business, Companies, Culture, World

## Key points

- Uber is pursuing autonomy through partners rather than in-house development.
- Aurora remains Uber’s most significant autonomous vehicle investment.
- Robotaxi and self-driving freight services are expanding internationally.

## Summary

Uber has shifted from developing autonomous vehicles itself to building a global network of partnerships and investments in more than 30 AV companies. The strategy matters because it lets Uber offer robotaxi and self-driving freight services through its app without bearing the full cost and risk of creating the technology in-house.

- Uber abandoned its in-house AV programme after a Waymo lawsuit, Travis Kalanick’s 2017 departure and a fatal 2018 crash in Arizona.
- In 2020, it sold Uber ATG to Aurora but retained an equity stake; it now holds 19.7% of Aurora’s Class A equity.
- Aurora and Uber Freight expanded their collaboration in 2024, with self-driving truck round trips between Dallas and Houston announced in 2025.
- Uber and Autobrains plan a Munich robotaxi service, subject to regulatory approval, using Autobrains’ AI driving system.
- Uber owns a 30% stake in European fleet operator Avomo, which supports services including cleaning, maintenance, charging and depot operations.

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