Uber reports Q3 revenue up 10% YoY to $14.8B, Gross Bookings up 20% to $59.8B, trips up 16% to 4B, and plans to scale its autonomous fleet to 2,000+ in 2027 (Rafe Rosner-Uddin/Financial Times)
Platform activity accelerated significantly during the third quarter as total trips climbed 16% year-over-year to 4 billion. Financially, the company converted that volume into $14.8 billion in revenue, representing a 10% annual increase. Meanwhile, gross bookings surged by 20% to hit $59.8 billion for the period. Beyond immediate earnings, the company outlined specific targets to deploy an autonomous vehicle fleet exceeding 2,000 units in 2027.
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Expanding platform engagement generated substantial double-digit growth across trips and…: Expanding platform engagement generated substantial double-digit growth across trips and total gross bookings.
The company is establishing a clear multi-year roadmap for autonomous fleet commercializa…: The company is establishing a clear multi-year roadmap for autonomous fleet commercialization by 2027.
Financial gains demonstrate sustained consumer demand across the company's expanding glob…: Financial gains demonstrate sustained consumer demand across the company's expanding global transportation network.
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