Uber reports minimal use of AI agents for rides and deliveries in q3 2026

Uber executives revealed during a recent earnings call that third-party AI agents accounted for only four rides on the platform during the third quarter of 2026. This marks the first time the company has publicly disclosed the volume of rides or deliveries arranged by these AI agents. While the ride volume was low, the utilization for Uber Eats showed a slightly higher figure. The company noted that AI agents facilitated approximately 500 Uber Eats orders during the week of Halloween, set against a backdrop of 320 million total Uber rides and deliveries. This disclosure comes as AI agents, such as Meta's Muse and OpenAI's Dots, are gaining traction, leading some industry experts to speculate on the future integration of this technology into ride-sharing and delivery services.