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Decoder · May 4, 2026 · 1h 14m

Dara Khosrowshahi on replacing Uber drivers — and himself — with AI

Dara Khosrowshahi

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi returns to Decoder to discuss the company's expansion into a broader travel platform, adding hotel booking and personal shopping. He outlines the vision of an 'everything app' and how far the company thinks that concept can stretch. The conversation also addresses mounting pressure from AI chatbots that could bypass the Uber app entirely, prompting Uber to strengthen its grip on the user experience layer.

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Highlights

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Uber becomes a travel platform
Uber is adding hotel booking and personal shopping, transforming from a ride-hailing company into a broader travel platform.
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The everything app ambition
Uber is calling this expansion an 'everything app,' aiming to capture more of users' daily transactions.
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AI chatbots threaten Uber's direct customer relationship
AI companies promise chatbots that can book rides and services without ever opening the Uber app, pressuring Uber to own more of the user experience.
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