Uber Autonomous Solutions Launches: Last-Mile Delivery Reaches Commercialization Tipping Point

On February 23, 2026, global mobility and delivery giant Uber officially announced the formation of a new business division, Uber Autonomous Solutions, marking a critical inflection point in the commercialization of autonomous vehicle technology within the logistics and delivery sector. This strategic move not only demonstrates Uber’s ambitions within the autonomous driving ecosystem but also reveals the profound transformation underway in the last-mile delivery industry.

From Technology Race to Commercial Deployment: Uber’s Strategic Pivot

Uber’s newly launched Autonomous Solutions division aims to provide comprehensive operational support services to autonomous vehicle manufacturers, covering software systems, fleet management, regulatory compliance, user experience, and customer support across all operational dimensions. Behind this initiative lies Uber’s deep insight into industry trends—technology itself is no longer the bottleneck; the real challenge lies in achieving scalable commercial deployment.

Sarfraz Maredia, Uber’s Global Head of Autonomous Mobility and Delivery, who will lead the initiative, stated clearly: “AV tech teams should be able to focus on what they do best: building software that can safely power an autonomous world.” Uber’s new division will provide “operational depth” in demand generation, rider experience, customer support, and day-to-day fleet operations, helping partners reduce their cost per mile and accelerate time to market.

Nearly Two Dozen Partners: Building an Autonomous Ecosystem

Uber has established partnerships with nearly 24 autonomous vehicle technology companies, spanning multiple application scenarios including robotaxis, self-driving trucks, sidewalk delivery robots, and drone delivery. This extensive partnership network includes prominent companies such as Lucid, Nuro, Waabi, and China’s WeRide, into which Uber has invested hundreds of millions of dollars.