Shares of Serve Robotics Inc. (NASDAQ:SERV) rose 4.8% after the company announced its expansion into the Atlanta metropolitan area, marking a significant step in its nationwide growth strategy for autonomous sidewalk delivery.
The move brings Serve’s delivery robots to neighborhoods such as Midtown, Old Fourth Ward, and Downtown Atlanta, offering service to more than 50,000 residents. The robots are integrated with Uber Eats (NYSE:UBER), enabling customers to receive food from popular local restaurants like Rreal Tacos and Ponko Chicken through fully autonomous delivery.
Serve’s national collaboration with Shake Shack Inc. (NYSE:SHAK) will also extend to the Atlanta market, reinforcing the company’s presence in the fast-growing food delivery ecosystem.
“As a major hub in the Southeast with rapid urban growth, Atlanta is a natural fit for our next phase of expansion,” said Serve Robotics CEO and co-founder Dr. Ali Kashani. “We’re proud to be among the first to introduce robotic delivery here and aim to bring our user-friendly technology to even more communities soon.”
The expansion is part of Serve’s larger plan to deploy 2,000 AI-driven delivery robots across U.S. cities by the end of 2025. The company emphasizes that its zero-emission robots offer a sustainable and efficient solution to last-mile delivery challenges—particularly in traffic-heavy, car-reliant urban environments.
Uber’s Head of Autonomous Delivery Operations, Megan Jensen, highlighted the significance of the launch: “This partnership marks Uber’s first foray into autonomous delivery in Atlanta. We’re excited to innovate in this space and improve the delivery experience for both customers and merchants.”
Serve Robotics confirmed it will continue rolling out services in new cities in the coming months, aligning with its vision of reshaping urban delivery logistics through scalable, intelligent robotics.