The first shared autonomous carpooling via Volkswagen ID.Buzz vans will offer Uber users a roomier and potentially cheaper ride over Waymo, and beat Tesla's 'robovan' to the punch.

Uber is launching a new service that offers fixed routes at a lower cost in select cities across the United States during weekday commuter hours.

The company unveils its cheapest ride option yet, price-lock features, prepaid ride bundles, and dining deals as part of a push to attract budget-conscious users. Uber is on Wednesday launching its own version of a bus system along busy routes,