Uber Commits $1B to Build 1,000 Fulfillment Centers, Expand Eats to 25 Markets
Uber will deploy $1 billion over three years to build 1,000 micro-fulfillment centers and expand Uber Eats into 25 additional markets globally, aiming to increase delivery volume by 30%. The initiative targets $2.5 billion in incremental gross bookings by end-2026, driven by new grocery and restaurant partnerships.
1. Investment Plan
Uber will allocate $1 billion over the next three years to construct 1,000 micro-fulfillment centers aimed at accelerating delivery speed and volume across its Eats and grocery offerings.
2. Market Expansion and Volume Goals
The rollout will enter 25 new international markets spanning Europe, Asia-Pacific and Latin America, with management targeting a 30% year-over-year lift in delivery volumes.
3. Financial Impact Projections
Company forecasts an additional $2.5 billion in gross bookings by end-2026 as a result of greater order density and expanded restaurant and grocery partnerships.
4. Funding and Timeline
The program will be financed through existing cash flow and an undrawn credit facility, with phased center openings beginning in Q3 2026 and continuing quarterly thereafter.