Uber Technologies
Ride-hailing and delivery platform increasingly focused on autonomous vehicle integration and AI-powered logistics. Lobbies extensively on autonomous vehicle regulation, gig worker AI management, and algorithmic pricing transparency at both federal and state levels.
Uber Technologies spent $1.1M on federal AI lobbying in Q1 2026, with $4.0M in total tracked spending. The company is active in 4 states and focuses on autonomous vehicle regulation, algorithmic pricing and transparency, gig worker ai management.
Federal Lobbying by Quarter
Public Position
Supports federal autonomous vehicle legislation to create a uniform national framework, opposing a patchwork of state regulations. Advocates for AI-friendly gig economy policies. Favors algorithmic transparency requirements that are proportionate and do not require disclosure of proprietary trade secrets.
Policy Focus Areas
Key Lobbyists
Bills Lobbied On
- 📋SELF DRIVE Act (autonomous vehicle regulation)
- 📋AV START Act (autonomous vehicle deployment)
- 📋S. 2714 (SAFE Innovation Framework Act)
- 📋Algorithmic Accountability Act
- 📋PRO Act (gig worker classification and AI management)
Notable Actions
- →Partnered with Waymo to integrate autonomous vehicles into the Uber platform
- →Lobbied for federal autonomous vehicle legislation to preempt inconsistent state laws
- →Deployed AI-based safety features including real-time ride monitoring and crash detection
- →Faced scrutiny over algorithmic pricing practices, sparking engagement on transparency regulation
State Lobbying Activity
Campaign Contributions
Influence Score
🚨 Revolving Door
Former NCTC Director; brought national security credibility to Uber's AI and data practices