Tesla Robotaxi becomes the #1 travel app, surpassing Uber as Uber allies with taxi drivers
SumitGup · x · 2026-09-06
A pair of news items relayed by Kalshi: Tesla's Robotaxi app has climbed to the #1 spot among travel apps, surpassing Uber. Meanwhile, Uber is joining forces with taxi drivers in an effort to "slow down" the rollout of robotaxis — a sign of mounting tension between legacy ride-hailing and autonomous driving.
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