Serve Robotics Builds 2,000 Autonomous Delivery Robots, Creating Largest Sidewalk Delivery Fleet in the U.S.

Rhea-AI Summary

Serve Robotics (NASDAQ: SERV) announced it has deployed more than 2,000 autonomous delivery robots, creating the largest sidewalk delivery fleet in the U.S. The company said its active fleet grew twentyfold since the start of 2025 and that it met its 2025 deployment goal on time, on plan, and on budget.

Serve highlighted expansion across major U.S. markets including Los Angeles, Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Chicago and Alexandria, Va., launch of Gen 3 robots, service in 110 high-density neighborhoods, and a reported 99.8% completion rate for deliveries. Partnerships include national and local restaurants, retailers, and delivery platforms such as Uber Eats and DoorDash.

Positive

• 2,000 robots deployed, largest U.S. sidewalk fleet
• Active fleet grew 20x since start of 2025
• 99.8% completion rate for deliveries
• Service launched in 110 high-density neighborhoods
• Introduced Gen 3 robots to support higher-volume operations

Negative

• None.

Key Figures

Robots deployed 2,000+ units 2025 fleet milestone; largest sidewalk delivery fleet in U.S.

Fleet growth Twentyfold increase Active fleet growth in 2025 vs start of year

Completion rate 99.8% Delivery completion rate for autonomous robotic fleet

New neighborhoods 110 neighborhoods High-density U.S. neighborhoods launched in 2025

Price vs 52-week high -47.23% Distance from 52-week high of 24.35 before this news

Price vs 52-week low 175.75% Above 52-week low of 4.66 before this news

Market cap $910,188,150 Equity value prior to this announcement

Daily move 5.16% Price change in prior 24h before article publication

Market Reality Check

$12.85 Last Close

Volume Volume 6,563,993 vs 20-day average 7,212,563 (relative volume 0.91x). normal

Technical Price 12.85 trading above 200-day MA 10.25 ahead of this milestone.

Peers on Argus

SERV up 5.16% while peers are mixed: RR +12.77%, NNE +8.55%, THR +1.84%, GHM +0.20%, KRNT -0.97%. Moves appear company-specific rather than broad sector rotation.

Historical Context

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Dec 05	Market expansion	Positive	+3.8%	Fort Lauderdale launch with Uber Eats expanding South Florida delivery footprint.
Nov 12	Earnings update	Positive	+1.4%	Q3 2025 revenue growth, fleet scale past 1,000 robots, liquidity of $210M.
Oct 15	Earnings preview	Neutral	+6.4%	Announcement of Q3 results date and investor call/webcast details.
Oct 14	Industry recognition	Positive	-0.1%	Named to Fast Company list and highlighted Gen3 robot performance and DoorDash deal.
Oct 10	Equity offering	Negative	-15.7%	Announcement of $100M registered direct common stock offering under Form S-3.

Pattern Detected

Stock has generally reacted positively to operational milestones and earnings updates, while financing events prompted notable downside.

Recent Company History

Over the last three months, SERV announced multiple milestones: expansion into Fort Lauderdale on Dec 05, 2025, Q3 2025 results on Nov 12, 2025 featuring rapid revenue and fleet growth, and industry recognition on Oct 14, 2025 for its third-generation robots and new DoorDash collaboration. A $100 million registered direct offering on Oct 10, 2025 led to the sharpest negative reaction. Today’s announcement confirms the previously stated goal of deploying 2,000 robots by year-end has been met.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement confirms Serve Robotics achieved its 2025 goal of deploying over 2,000 autonomous delivery robots, now operating across several major U.S. cities with a reported 99.8% completion rate and zero tailpipe emissions. Earlier updates flagged rapid fleet growth, significant cash on hand, and strategic partnerships. Investors may track how expanding into 110 high-density neighborhoods translates into revenue, margins, and capital needs relative to the stock’s position below its 52-week high.

Key Terms

level 4 autonomy technical

"Serve’s robotic fleet is designed to operate with Level 4 autonomy in complex urban environments"

Level 4 autonomy describes a system—often in vehicles or machines—that can perform all driving or operational tasks without human input, but only within defined conditions or areas (like certain streets, speeds, or weather). Think of it like a self-driving taxi that can take you anywhere inside a city zone without a driver, but wouldn’t operate outside that zone. Investors care because reaching this level affects product adoption, regulatory approval, liability, and the competitive and revenue potential for companies developing or using the technology.

last-mile logistics technical

"rising interest in automation to strengthen last-mile logistics, reduce delivery wait times"

Last-mile logistics is the final stage of getting a product from a local hub to the buyer’s hands, covering doorstep delivery, in-store pickup points, or locker drop-offs. It matters to investors because this short final leg often drives the highest delivery costs, affects customer satisfaction and repeat business, and can determine whether a seller scales profitably — like the last mile of a relay where performance can make or break the whole outcome.

unit economics financial

"create more reliable unit economics for merchants"

Unit economics analyzes the profitability of a single product or service by comparing the revenue it generates to the costs involved in producing and delivering it. It helps determine whether each sale contributes to overall profit, much like assessing if selling one item covers its production costs and leaves money left over. Investors use this to judge if a business model is sustainable and capable of growth.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

Active fleet grew twentyfold in one year, fueled by expanding partnerships with top restaurants, retailers, and delivery platforms

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Serve Robotics Inc. (Nasdaq: SERV), a leading autonomous sidewalk delivery company, today announced that it has officially achieved its 2025 goal of deploying more than 2,000 delivery robots, creating the largest sidewalk delivery fleet in the U.S. as demand for safe, sustainable, and cost-efficient last-mile delivery continues to accelerate. This milestone represents the company delivering on its 2025 goals on time, on plan, and on budget.

The achievement reflects Serve’s rapid expansion across key U.S. markets, including Los Angeles, Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Chicago and Alexandria, Va. with additional cities launching in early 2026. The company has expanded its fleet twentyfold since the start of the year, propelled by growing partnerships with national and local restaurant brands, retailers, and delivery platforms including Uber Eats and DoorDash.

“This milestone is a testament to the strength of our technology and our ability to scale quickly, efficiently and safely,” said Ali Kashani, co-founder and CEO of Serve Robotics. “The difference between delivering value versus hype in AI comes down to real-world application. Crossing 2,000 robots enables millions of deliveries to customers and makes delivery more accessible, affordable, and environmentally friendly.”

Serve’s robotic fleet is designed to operate with Level 4 autonomy in complex urban environments, navigating sidewalks, intersections, and other infrastructure with industry-leading safety performance, achieving a 99.8% completion rate. Each robot produces zero tailpipe emissions and replaces traditional delivery vehicle trips, helping reduce congestion and carbon output in partner cities.

The company’s growth comes amid rising interest in automation to strengthen last-mile logistics, reduce delivery wait times, and create more reliable unit economics for merchants. 

“As we continue to expand our fleet size, we are also expanding use cases for our technology. The market opportunity for autonomous and electric sidewalk robot delivery is huge and right now, we're only seeing the tip of the iceberg,” Kashani added. “Groceries, convenience, small parcels, and return logistics are all a natural fit. Anywhere you find frequent, short-distance deliveries, autonomous technology can create real value. Over the next five years, we expect Serve robots to become a ubiquitous part of local logistics, powering a wide range of delivery types as cities rethink how goods move.”

In 2025 alone, Serve expanded service zones in every existing market, launched in 110 high-density neighborhoods across the United States, and introduced its Gen 3 robots to support higher-volume operations.

To learn more about Serve Robotics, visit www.serverobotics.com. 

About Serve Robotics
Serve Robotics develops advanced, AI-powered, low-emissions sidewalk delivery robots that endeavor to make delivery sustainable and economical. Spun off from Uber in 2021 as an independent company, Serve has completed tens of thousands of deliveries for enterprise partners such as Uber Eats and 7-Eleven. Serve has scalable multi-year contracts, including a signed agreement to deploy up to 2,000 delivery robots across multiple U.S. markets.

For further information about Serve Robotics (Nasdaq:SERV), please visit www.serverobotics.com or follow us on social media via X (Twitter), Instagram, or LinkedIn @serverobotics.

Safe Harbor Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Serve intends such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in Section 21E of the Exchange Act. These forward-looking statements can be about future events, including statements regarding Serve's intentions, objectives, plans, expectations, assumptions and beliefs about future events, including Serve's expectations with respect to the financial and operating performance of its business, its capital position, and future growth. The words "anticipate", "believe", "expect", "project", "predict", "will", "forecast", "estimate", "likely", "intend", "outlook", "should", "could", "may", "target", "plan", “on track” and other similar expressions can generally be used to identify forward-looking statements. Indications of, and guidance or outlook on, future earnings or financial position or performance are also forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statements in this press release are based on management's current expectations of future events and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from those set forth in or implied by such forward-looking statements. Risks that contribute to the uncertain nature of the forward-looking statements include those risks and uncertainties set forth in Serve's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and in its subsequent filings filed with the SEC. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date on which they were made. Serve undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made.

Contacts
Media
Aduke Thelwell, Head of Communications & Investor Relations
Serve Robotics
press@serverobotics.com 

Investor Relations
investor.relations@serverobotics.com

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/1c77b785-0a0a-49d5-a2d0-dc84d8baee72

FAQ

How many robots has Serve Robotics (SERV) deployed as of December 12, 2025?

Serve announced it deployed more than 2,000 robots, creating the largest U.S. sidewalk delivery fleet.

What growth did Serve Robotics report for its active fleet in 2025 (SERV)?

Serve said its active fleet expanded twentyfold since the start of 2025.

What completion rate did Serve Robotics report for its deliveries (SERV)?

The company reported a 99.8% completion rate for its robotic deliveries.

Which U.S. markets did Serve (SERV) expand into by December 12, 2025?

Serve expanded across markets including Los Angeles, Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Chicago and Alexandria, VA.

What product update did Serve Robotics announce to support higher-volume operations (SERV)?

Serve introduced its Gen 3 robots to support higher-volume operations.

Which delivery platforms did Serve Robotics cite as partners in the December 12, 2025 announcement (SERV)?

The company named partnerships with national and local brands and delivery platforms including Uber Eats and DoorDash.