Back in February, Uber announced ambitious plans to launch in seven new European markets in 2026 ' but now the Financial Times reports that five of those launches are on hold. Country launches that have been paused include Austria, Norway, and Greece. It seems Uber is still hoping to make the deal a reality. An industry source said that putting a pause on further expansion could help alleviate antitrust concerns around a potential acquisition, especially since Delivery Hero operates delivery services in several of the target countries. Last chance to save up to $190 on TechCrunch Founder Summit. Join 1,000+ founders and VCs at all stages for real-world scaling insights and connections that move the needle.Savings end June 26, 11:59 p.m. PT.
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