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Uber integrates Zipline drones into Eats delivery network with investment partnership
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Uber is adding Zipline’s drone delivery service to Uber Eats, aiming for one million daily drone deliveries by 2029.
This expands Uber’s delivery capabilities beyond ground transport, reducing reliance on human couriers. The partnership signals Uber’s broader strategy of platform diversification, though scalability and regulatory hurdles remain untested at this scale.
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Zipline drones will begin Uber Eats deliveries by the end of this year in existing markets, with U.S. expansion planned.
Uber is investing in Zipline as part of the deal, though the amount was not disclosed.
The companies target one million daily drone deliveries by 2029, aiming for sub-10-minute fulfillment times.
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