Uber Technologies and Lyft are teaming up with Chinese tech giant Baidu to try out driverless taxis in the UK next year, marking a major step in the global race to commercialize robotaxis.
Baidu's Apollo Go will begin robotaxi trials in the U.K. with Uber and with Lyft in 2026.
Chinese tech giant Baidu has announced plans to bring autonomous vehicles to London through its partnerships with Lyft and Uber, with testing to begin next year.
Uber Technologies is undervalued at 14.7x forward earnings, with current underperformance offering a compelling buying opportunity. Q3 results show strong momentum: trips and gross bookings are up 22% and 21%, respectively, with 20% y/y revenue growth and 33% Adj. EBITDA growth. Significant white space remains—only 15% of top-market populations use Uber, and cross-selling mobility and delivery is a key growth lever.
Uber delivered a significant earnings beat, but shares declined 10% post-report due to AV concerns and a prudent forecast. UBER's operating income missed estimates, impacted by a one-time $479 million legal/regulatory charge. Q4 guidance aligned with expectations, leading to cautious investor sentiment despite strong YoY growth in trips and MAPCs.
Uber Technologies offers a compelling long-term upside, with a 40% price target increase to $110/share by 2026. UBER's diversified robotaxi partnerships and massive global network mitigate competitive threats from Waymo and Tesla. Strong growth in delivery, instant retail, and AI-driven advertising underpins margin expansion and robust free cash flow.
UBER expands robotaxi rides to Dubai with WeRide, boosting AV reach as bookings in the Mobility and Delivery segments soar.
Bernstein analysts said Uber investors have been overly fearful of the threat posed by self-driving cars, particularly if autonomous-vehicle technology gets widely licensed.
In the closing of the recent trading day, Uber Technologies (UBER) stood at $79.14, denoting a -2.2% move from the preceding trading day.
The FTC says Uber made it difficult for customers to cancel its Uber One subscription service and failed to deliver savings.
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Uber Technologies (UBER) continues to gain momentum in consumer interest, according to @LikeFolio's data. Landon Swan makes the case for autonomous driving serving as the double-edged sword going forward.