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Uber executives disclosed during an earnings call that third-party AI agents arranged only four rides during the third quarter of 2026. The company also said AI agents fulfilled a somewhat higher volume of Uber Eats orders, with the source citing "around 500" orders. The figures suggest that AI agents have so far made only a small contribution to Uber's ride and delivery business.
Uber executives disclosed during an earnings call that third-party AI agents arranged only four rides during the third quarter of 2026. The company also said AI agents fulfilled a somewhat higher volume of Uber Eats orders, with the source citing "around 500" orders. The figures suggest that AI agents have so far made only a small contribution to Uber's ride and delivery business.
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AI agents won't be stealing Uber's lunch any time soon. Only four rides were arranged by third-party AI agents during the third quarter of 2026, Uber executives disclosed during an earnings call this morning. The volume of Uber Eats orders fulfilled by AI agents was a little higher, with the company recording...
Businesses that sell through ride-hailing and food delivery apps should note that AI agent traffic is still very small for Uber today. Builders of shopping or booking agents may need to judge whether the channel is worth investing in yet. Watch future earnings calls for whether these counts grow.
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