Uber’s chief executive, Dara Khosrowshahi, has issued a stark warning about the future of ride-hailing: self-driving cars could largely replace human drivers within the next 15 years. He emphasized that while demand for rides will continue to grow, autonomous vehicles (AVs) will “feather in” gradually, running parallel to human drivers for at least a decade. Human drivers account for a significant portion of operational expenses, including wages, insurance, and vehicle maintenance. Similarly, testing in Dallas with Avride involves co-branded autonomous vehicles, signaling expansion beyond initial markets like Phoenix. A recent CNBC report notes the hiring of Uber Freight’s former CEO by autonomous trucking firm Waabi, indicating broader industry momentum toward self-driving logistics.