If you’re in Atlanta and order a taco or a burger on Uber Eats, don’t be surprised if a robot shows up at your door. Uber has officially launched autonomous sidewalk delivery in the city through Serve Robotics, marking yet another step in its broader push to corner the autonomous vehicle (AV) market—this time on both wheels and four.
Just two days earlier, Uber and Waymo rolled out a commercial robotaxi service across the metro area. Now, Serve’s delivery bots are joining the movement, gliding through sidewalks from Midtown to the Old Fourth Ward and Downtown with restaurant orders from spots like Shake Shack, Ponko Chicken, and Rreal Tacos.
For Uber, this isn’t just a local pilot—it’s part of a calculated play. With a growing network of AV partnerships (18 and counting), the company is racing to dominate consumer-facing autonomy before anyone else gets there. According to Uber, the company is already operating at an annual run rate of 1.5 million AV trips across both delivery and ride-hailing.
Serve, which originally spun out of Uber in 2021, has since gone public and staked its claim on launching in dense urban areas, not college campuses. Why? The challenge—and the reward—is greater. “Sidewalks on city streets are a harder problem to solve,” said Serve CEO Ali Kashani, “with a greater opportunity for revenue.”
Atlanta is now Serve’s fourth launch city after Los Angeles, Miami, and Dallas–Fort Worth. While Serve didn’t confirm how many bots are currently deployed in the city, it’s aiming to scale fast—from about 100 bots in LA to 2,000 across the U.S. by end of 2025. For Atlanta residents, the service runs daily from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., and more neighborhoods are expected to be added soon.
If you’re wondering how it works—it’s seamless. Uber Eats customers can opt in to receive robot deliveries during checkout. If selected, a sleek Serve robot will bring your order to your door, rolling up curb ramps and navigating crowds with sensors and cameras designed for real-world conditions.
With the simultaneous rollout of robotaxis and sidewalk bots, Uber is quietly building an entire AV-powered mobility and delivery network in Atlanta. And in a city known for its food culture and car traffic, the timing couldn’t be better.
