Uber Eats will use Starship sidewalk robots to deliver food in the UK

Uber Eats is launching a partnership with Starship Technologies to use autonomous sidewalk delivery robots for food deliveries in the U.K., beginning in December in the Leeds and Sheffield areas with select merchants. The service is planned to expand to additional European markets in 2026 and to the U.S. in 2027. This collaboration adds to Uber’s growing portfolio of partnerships with various autonomous vehicle companies aimed at enhancing its delivery capabilities. Starship Technologies operates nearly 3,000 six-wheeled delivery robots across more than 270 locations worldwide. These robots typically complete deliveries within 30 minutes and cover distances up to two miles. Uber Eats has previously worked with other sidewalk robot companies, including Serve Robotics in the U.S. and Avride earlier this year, indicating a broader strategic move towards integrating autonomous delivery solutions into its food delivery services.