German online food-delivery giant expanding into quick commerce
A wave of updates across Uber, Waymo, Baidu, and others is redefining autonomous-vehicle deployment in major markets. Partnerships are shifting, apps are expanding beyond rides, and regulators are sharpening standards. The evolving ecosystem is accelerating, with major players preparing for broader rollout in 2028 and beyond.
Grab reports strong Q2 results and lifts full-year outlook as AI-driven efficiency boosts margins; Grab is accelerating in Southeast Asia while pursuing Taiwan expansion. Rolls-Royce posts higher semi-annual profit guidance on defense demand and data-centre power growth, with AI-influenced efficiency lifting margins.
Uber has announced a reorganisation that will reduce its global headcount by about 10% and collapse small "micro-teams", flatten management and require almost all staff to work from hubs rather than remotely. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has said the changes will make Uber "simpler and faster" and free money to reinvest in autonomous vehicles and core services.
Instacart has engaged banks to evaluate options as talks with DoorDash and Uber continue. Bloomberg and the Journal report ongoing discussions with potential buyers; the talks have spurred stock moves and raised antitrust considerations. A sale could value the company around $16-17 billion if a premium is paid, with Uber and DoorDash expanding grocery wings.