Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi on self-driving's future, changing business model, job displacement
- Sep 17, 2025
- 25:37
- Full Episode
(0:00) Introducing Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi (0:59) Uber’s self-driving business: partnerships, market size, LiDAR vs computer vision, safety, distribution (8:14) How self-driving impacts Uber’s business model over time (13:30) Other forms of transportation Uber could provide (16:09) $20B stock buyback plan vs. investing in R&D and acquisitions, future of food (21:03) Dara’s pitch to Elon for bringing Tesla Robotaxis into Uber’s network (22:31) How Uber thinks about driver job displacement from self-driving
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Brief Summary
Dara Khosrowshahi discusses Uber's autonomous partnerships, safety standards, and the future of mobility and jobs.
Key points
- Uber's Record High. Uber announces a record high, with a 100% increase from last year.
- Darra's Vision for the Future. Darra discusses the future of autonomous vehicles and Uber's role in it.
- Partnership with Whimo. Uber partners with Whimo, enhancing its mobility services.
- The Future of Robo Taxis. A compelling pitch to Elon Musk for integrating 100,000 robo taxis into Uber's fleet.
- Job Displacement Concerns. Discussion on the impact of automation on jobs and the future of work.
Episode highlights
- Darra's Vision for the FutureDarra discusses the future of autonomous vehicles and Uber's role in it.“We think autonomous can be both superhuman in terms of safety.”2:45Sep 17, 2025
- Partnership with WhimoUber partners with Whimo, enhancing its mobility services.“Whimo is working with us now in Austin and Atlanta.”12:50Sep 17, 2025
- The Future of Robo TaxisA compelling pitch to Elon Musk for integrating 100,000 robo taxis into Uber's fleet.“If you're looking to maximize the revenue of those robo taxis today, we are your ticket.”21:33Sep 17, 2025
- Job Displacement ConcernsDiscussion on the impact of automation on jobs and the future of work.“This is a big issue for AI in general and job displacement.”23:38Sep 17, 2025





