Uber Technologies Inc. is launching a new chauffeur ride option targeting corporate and executive travelers, bolstering its $10 billion premium segment in a market where rival Lyft Inc. is also pushing further into high-end offerings.

Zoox and Uber Technologies have announced a strategic partnership to deploy Zoox's purpose-built robotaxis on Uber's rideshare network.

On Feb. 23, Uber announced yet another acquisition, one that's set to ensure users keep coming to the app, even when they don’t need a ride or food delivery. The latest in the series of partnership and expansion announcements keeping Uber busy is its acquisition of SpotHero,

Have you ever looked at the fine print before agreeing to ride in an Uber? The current Uber agreements is more than 5,500 words. The agreement stipulates that any disagreement with Uber cannot go before a judge, and is to be settled through arbitration.

Uber's aggressive expansion, partnerships with Zoox, WeRide, and Baidu position it at the forefront of AV ride-hailing. Read why UBER stock is upgraded to strong buy.

Uber shares rose Wednesday after the company announced a partnership with Zoox, the Amazon-owned robotaxi maker. The move signals a deeper push into autonomous rides as major players look for an edge in driverless mobility and delivery.