# The partnership targets professional fleet operators and aims to accelerate expansion across key regional markets.

*business · news · 2026-05-05 · Benzinga*

## Key points

- Uber and Santander launched a €1 billion funding program for professional fleet operators in Europe.
- Funding allocation will be phased over three years, guided by market demand trends and risk evaluations.
- The partnership introduces flexible, tailored lending structures to accelerate fleet expansions and upgrades.
- The program prepares fleet operators for integrating autonomous vehicles and advanced mobility technologies.

**Companies:** Uber, Santander
**Countries:** Spain, Germany, Italy

[Read the full story on Benzinga](https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/26/05/52286826/uber-santander-fuel-europe-expansion-with-billion-dollar-funding-autonomous-play-brewing)

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