Uber Stock Price Slides Again as Rivian Robotaxi Bet Raises Fresh Questions
Uber shares closed at $73.89 Friday, down 1.9% amid a broader tech selloff and investor concerns over costs tied to its robotaxi strategy. Uber and Rivian plan to deploy 10,000 autonomous vehicles in San Francisco and Miami by 2028, with a $300 million initial investment. Rival Waymo operates about 2,500 robotaxis in several U.S. cities. Uber’s core business remains strong, with Q4 trips up 22% and revenue up 20% year over year.