Moonshots with Peter Diamandis Uber CEO on Winning the Robotaxi Race, the End of Car Ownership, and Uber’s Next $1 Trillion Bet | Dara Khosrowshahi (Uber CEO) | 243
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Mar 31, 2026 
Dara Khosrowshahi, Uber CEO and former Expedia chief, dives into the robotaxi race and Uber’s hybrid autonomy strategy. He explores a future where cars are summoned, not owned. The conversation spans drones, sidewalk bots, fleet managers, flying taxis with Joby, and Uber’s push to connect rides, groceries, trains, and more.
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Autonomy Could Become Uber's Next Trillion Dollar Market
- Dara Khosrowshahi expects autonomy to become a fragmented marketplace spanning software, cars, fleet operators, and capital owners.
- He compares it to Marriott managing hotels while financial players like Blackstone eventually own fleets that target steady yields.
Autonomy May Become Standard In New Cars
- Dara Khosrowshahi predicts most new cars will ship with autonomous capability within a decade.
- He expects 10-plus providers on Uber's network, though software may consolidate even if vehicle brands stay fragmented.
Cheap Autonomous Rides Could End Car Ownership
- Dara Khosrowshahi thinks autonomous electric rides could make personal car ownership economically irrational.
- He says costs should fall while safety and privacy improve, turning robotaxis into a bigger market for both mobility and delivery.