Uber’s product chief on hotels, robotaxis, and why the company doesn’t want to be “everything for everyone”
Uber is expanding its services beyond ride-hailing and delivery, including hotel bookings, boat rentals, and shopping features, to enhance the travel experience. The company partners with Expedia for hotel bookings and experiments with "shop for me" features, while exploring financial services for drivers. Uber focuses on travel as a key area for growth, rather than aiming to be an "everything app." Additionally, the company is developing AV Labs to collect data for autonomous vehicles, leveraging its driver network and collaborating with partners to address challenges in autonomous driving. Uber balances innovation with practicality, prioritizing user value and product development.
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