The Verge AINov 4, 2026 23:58

Uber discloses AI agent ride and delivery volumes, showing minimal early adoption

Uber executives revealed that only four rides were arranged by third-party AI agents in Q3 2026, with about 500 Uber Eats orders fulfilled by AI agents during Halloween week, out of 320 million total rides and deliveries. This is the first time Uber has disclosed such figures, highlighting the nascent state of AI agent integration in ride-hailing and delivery. The low numbers contrast with predictions of AI agents like Meta's Muse or OpenAI's Dots disrupting the platform.

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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 "around 500" during the week of Halloween, out of a total 320 million Uber rides and Uber Eats deliveries.

This is the first time that Uber has disclosed the number of third-party AI agents that have arranged deliveries or rides on its platform. With the rise of AI agents like Meta's Muse or OpenAI's Dots, some experts are predictin …

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Uber discloses AI agent ride and delivery volumes, showing minimal early adoption

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