Uber will revive carpooling with Volkswagen ID.Buzz vans, offering passengers a roomier and potentially cheaper ride over Waymo, and beat Tesla's 'robovan' to the punch.

Uber has been looking to invest in more affordable transport and delivery offerings. Its new additions may win cost-conscious customers.

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.