Uber has always wanted to be more than a ride; now it has reason to hurry

TechCrunch | 11.05.2026 01:08
For years, Uber talked about becoming a super app. Then Waymo started picking up passengers in San Francisco, and the conversation grew more urgent. The company has been trying to embed itself inside the AV industry — as a data provider, an investor, and a distribution platform — but the consumer-facing bet may be just as important.