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Uber’s Surprising Shift on Robotaxis | Durham News
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- Sep 7, 2026
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Uber’s flipped its script—once the self-driving race’s biggest disruptor, it’s now lobbying to slow autonomous taxis and teaming up with driver unions. Proposing a hybrid model requiring 85% human drivers in pilot programs, Uber isn’t just protecting jobs—it’s building a strategic moat around its existing ride-hailing empire. With robotaxis making up less than half a percent of trips, this move is about future-proofing its market dominance, even as it outsources the tech. It’s a temporary fix for drivers, but a long-term play to control the next decade’s mobility landscape. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6a400f05584b8bc2