# "Uber lobbying state and federal policymakers for 'hybrid networks' where AVs and human drivers operate on same platform. In New Jersey, Uber proposed 85% of rides be human-driven during 3-year pilot. Analysts say this would force dedicated-app AV companies (Tesla, Waymo, Zoox) to use third-party ride-hailing apps." (DEPLOY verdict: Open)

- **DEPLOY verdict:** Open
- **Claim type:** Capability
- **Claimed:** 2026-07-23
- **Claimed by:** [Uber](/companies/uber.md)

## Proof on file

- Claim source: https://www.ft.com/content/9dcb5d72-13aa-4f9c-ac6d-e022860df5ea
- Status evidence: https://www.ft.com/content/9dcb5d72-13aa-4f9c-ac6d-e022860df5ea

## See also

- [Uber's full claims ledger](/companies/uber.md)
- [Claim Integrity Index](/stats/claim-integrity.md): which robot companies deliver on their claims.

_Status is a DEPLOY assessment from primary sources, restated only by appending a new event. Canonical URL: /claims/uber-hybrid-network-lobbying-85pct-human-2026-07_
