Uber partners with Nuro in push for autonomous food, grocery delivery


FILE PHOTO: An Uber Eats delivery bag is seen in this photo. REUTERS/Eva Plevier

(Reuters) - Uber Technologies Inc said on Thursday it has partnered with start-up Nuro to test food delivery via unmanned vehicles in some U.S. locations, expanding its tie-ups with companies focused on building self-driving machines.

Last-mile autonomous delivery has emerged as a focus area for companies as consumers have stuck to ordering meals online from the comfort of their homes even after lifting of COVID-19 lockdowns.

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