Uber’s product chief on hotels, robotaxis, and why the company doesn’t want to be ‘everything for everyone’

Uber Chief Product Officer Sachin Kansal explains the company's evolution beyond ride-hailing and delivery into new sectors like travel, which he describes as the third pillar of their business. Kansal highlights the company’s focus on deep integrations with partners such as Expedia and notes that while Uber is exploring new revenue streams—including data labeling for AI companies—it remains selective, aiming to avoid becoming an 'everything app' by focusing on areas where it can provide genuine value. Additionally, he outlines Uber's hybrid strategy for autonomous vehicles, emphasizing that the company aims to provide the operational infrastructure and data rather than solely competing as an autonomous technology provider.

(Source：TechCrunch)