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title: "Uber Stock Pauses Tuesday as Autonomous Delivery, Robotaxi Moves Take Center Stage"
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description: "Uber stock held steady Tuesday as investors assessed its autonomous expansion. The company announced a strategic partnership with Zipline for drone deliveries on Uber Eats, aiming for 1 million daily deliveries by 2029, while exiting Serve Robotics. Additionally, Uber is advancing robotaxi efforts in Tokyo via a pilot with Hinomaru Kotsu and Wayve's AI software scheduled for late 2026."
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# Uber Stock Pauses Tuesday as Autonomous Delivery, Robotaxi Moves Take Center Stage

**Uber Technologies Inc**. (NYSE:UBER) stock is holding steady Tuesday afternoon as investors weigh the company’s latest expansion into autonomous delivery and robotaxis.

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## Expansion Into Autonomous Drone Delivery

Uber on Monday announced a landmark partnership with **Zipline** to launch drone deliveries on **Uber Eats**. The initiative will roll out in existing markets before expanding to dozens of U.S. cities, accompanied by a direct strategic investment from Uber.

The joint venture aims to achieve 1 million daily drone deliveries by 2029. Concurrently, Uber has exited its position in sidewalk robot firm Serve Robotics Inc. due to differing strategic vision.

## Global Robotaxi Push In Tokyo

The company is also advancing its international autonomous rideshare efforts through an agreement with Tokyo-based **Hinomaru Kotsu**.

Scheduled for late 2026, the Tokyo pilot will utilize **Nissan** LEAF vehicles integrated with Wayve’s AI Driver software, while Hinomaru Kotsu oversees physical fleet management and safety drivers.

## UBER Shares Pause Tuesday Afternoon

**UBER Price Action:** Uber Technologies shares were up 0.79% at $75.58 at the time of publication on Tuesday, according to Benzinga Pro data.

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