Uber Technologies AI Lobbying: How Much They Spend and What They Want

Total Federal AI Lobbying Spend
$4.0M
Across 9 quarters tracked · Influence Score: 10/100

Quarterly Federal Lobbying Breakdown

YearQuarterAmount
2024Q1$700K
2024Q2$750K
2024Q3$780K
2024Q4$820K
2025Q1$880K
2025Q2$920K
2025Q3$960K
2025Q4$1.0M
2026Q1$1.1M

Key Bills Lobbied On

  • 1SELF DRIVE Act (autonomous vehicle regulation)
  • 2AV START Act (autonomous vehicle deployment)
  • 3S. 2714 (SAFE Innovation Framework Act)
  • 4Algorithmic Accountability Act
  • 5PRO Act (gig worker classification and AI management)

Public Position on AI Regulation

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.

Key Lobbyists

HL
Hogan Lovells US LLP
SM
Subject Matter
IL
Invariant LLC
FT
Forbes Tate Partners

Campaign Contributions

Total: $23K across 4 recipients

DSen. Gary Peters (D-MI)
$7K
RRep. Bob Latta (R-OH)
$6K
RSen. John Thune (R-SD)
$6K
DRep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL)
$5K

Focus Areas

Autonomous vehicle regulationAlgorithmic pricing and transparencyGig worker AI managementAI-powered logistics and routingSafety AI and driver screening

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much has Uber Technologies spent on AI lobbying?

Uber Technologies has spent a total of $4.0M on federal AI lobbying. The most recent quarterly filing was for $1.1M in Q1 2026.

What AI bills has Uber Technologies lobbied on?

Uber Technologies has lobbied on 5 AI-related bills, including SELF DRIVE Act (autonomous vehicle regulation), AV START Act (autonomous vehicle deployment), S. 2714 (SAFE Innovation Framework Act), and more.

What is Uber Technologies's position on AI regulation?

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.

Who are Uber Technologies's key AI lobbyists?

Uber Technologies employs 4 known lobbying firms and individuals for AI policy, including Hogan Lovells US LLP, Subject Matter, Invariant LLC, among others.

How does Uber Technologies's lobbying compare to other AI companies?

Uber Technologies has an influence score of 10/100, with a total political footprint of $4.0M across lobbying, PAC spending, and campaign contributions.