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Uber, WeRide Secure Spain’s First Level 4 Permit

Spain's Directorate General of Traffic granted WeRide, Uber, and AVOMO the country's first national Level 4 autonomous-vehicle permit, authorizing an initial 20-vehicle Madrid fleet for mapping, route validation, and readiness testing ahead of planned commercial operations by end-2026. This milestone under the ES-AV framework positions Madrid as the fourth city in their expansion toward tens of thousands of autonomous rides across 15 cities by 2030, with in-car specialists supervising the initial phase.

Uber and Wayve launch London's first public robotaxi service with safety drivers

GTS Securities Expands ETF Holdings Across iShares

GTS Securities LLC reported notable Q2 portfolio moves across multiple holdings, boosting its IWM position by 74% to 104,815 shares, trimming SGOV by 31.2% to 85,100 shares, and taking new stakes in DVY and SHV while expanding Uber Technologies by 120.2% to 39,827 shares.

Uber launches robotaxi service in Zagreb, Europe’s first

Uber has launched Europe’s first robotaxi service in Zagreb with Pony.ai and Verne, operating initially with a licensed driver before full autonomy and planning to scale to more European cities and over 2,000 vehicles. The rollout, part of a broader strategy to expand autonomous mobility, highlights collaborations across platforms and operators while navigating regulatory and safety considerations.

Uber, Zipline launch drone delivery for Uber Eats

Uber and Zipline announced a strategic partnership to bring autonomous drone delivery to Uber Eats across the United States, with Uber investing in Zipline and initial deployments expected later this year. They aim to reach one million drone deliveries per day by the end of 2029, expanding from existing Zipline markets to dozens of additional cities as they scale nationwide.

Pony.ai Expands Overseas Robotaxi Fleet to 4,000

Pony.ai's overseas robotaxi pipeline now tops 4,000 vehicles and its Q2 revenue rose 68.8% year over year to $36.2 million, with robotaxi services delivering a record portion of revenue. The company is accelerating its global expansion, including a multi-market Uber partnership for over 2,000 robotaxis in Europe and the Middle East, though questions remain whether European demand will support sustained growth and improved unit economics.

Waymo Plans Exit From Uber Robotaxi Deal

Waymo is weighing an exit from its robotaxi partnership with Uber as competition grows, planning to operate independently in Austin and Atlanta starting January 2028 when the contract permits, while Phoenix has already split from the arrangement. Uber and Waymo continue to interface in remaining markets and are adjusting to regulatory and strategic shifts, including potential competition in London.