Uber Eats and Avride Launch Bots on East Coast

Uber Eats has launched an autonomous delivery service in Jersey City, New Jersey, using Avride's sidewalk delivery robots, marking the first use of such technology on the East Coast. This initiative, part of a broader collaboration between Uber and Avride, follows similar deployments in Austin and Dallas and represents a strategic expansion of Uber's autonomous vehicle capabilities. The Avride robots, capable of navigating various weather conditions and pedestrian traffic, offer a practical solution for urban delivery challenges. Meanwhile, May Mobility has been advancing its autonomous vehicle services with the launch of fully driverless shuttles in Peachtree Corners, Georgia, integrating with the Lyft app later this year. In another development, Estonian ride-hailing company Bolt has introduced its Hopp service in the Greater Toronto Area, challenging established players like Uber and Lyft by offering competitive pricing and better earnings for drivers. These moves highlight a growing trend towards autonomous and competitive ride-hailing and delivery services across North America.