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Uber Launches Kiosk Booking, Plans 20,000 Autonomous Taxis

12/10/2025

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Uber announced a phone-free ride-booking option via kiosks, starting at LaGuardia Airport in New York City.
Users enter their destination at the kiosk and receive a printed receipt with trip details, aiding international travelers without local data plans.
Uber plans to expand kiosk service to hotels, ports, and airports.
Uber is developing autonomous taxis for launch in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2026, with more than 20,000 vehicles planned.

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Uber announced a phone-free ride-booking option via kiosks, starting at LaGuardia Airport in New York City.
Users enter their destination at the kiosk and receive a printed receipt with trip details, aiding international travelers without local data plans.
Uber plans to expand kiosk service to hotels, ports, and airports.
Uber is developing autonomous taxis for launch in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2026, with more than 20,000 vehicles planned.