Uber Technologies ( UBER ) experienced a rebound on Thursday, with its stock rising 3.6%, recovering from Wednesday's 5.8% drop. The decline followed General Motors' ( GM ) unexpected decision to cease its robotaxi operations under Cruise, a move that has reverberated across the ride-hailing and autonomous vehicle sectors. Lyft, Uber’s closest rival, also felt the impact, though to a lesser extent, with a 4.8% drop on Wednesday before a modest 1% recovery on Thursday. GM’s announcement marked the end of its ambitious eight-year foray into robotaxis, citing unmanageable costs and intensifying competition. The closure leaves Uber’s recently announced partnership with Cruise—slated to integrate GM’s autonomous vehicles into its platform by 2025—hanging in uncertainty. Uber’s Growth Strategy: From Suburbs to Sustainability Despite the turbulence, Uber used its appearance at the Barclays Conference to project confidence about its future. The company outlined plans for sustained grow...