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Uber’s flipped its script on self-driving cars — no longer building its own fleet, it’s now betting big on becoming the universal platform for both human and robot drivers. With deals signed with over 25 robotaxi companies, Uber’s cars are poised to hit your app soon — but with a twist: they’re lobbying to legally force hybrid networks, where AVs must share the road with human drivers for years, potentially locking out competitors and forcing them onto Uber’s system. This strategy, already pushing through in New Jersey and Washington D.C., marks a dramatic shift from Uber’s past self-driving ambitions — and it’s sparking a fierce debate with Waymo, who wants open competition. The outcome could redefine how we move around cities for decades.

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