Uber-backed super PAC expected to spend $2.5 million backing Hochul as New York weighs driverless rides

POLITICO reports an Uber-backed super PAC is expected to spend $2.5 million supporting New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s reelection. Earlier in 2026, a company-backed group spent $10.9 million on ads supporting her successful push to change car-insurance laws. The spending comes as lawmakers discuss whether to allow autonomous vehicles. State Sen. Jeremy Cooney has raised a potential rule requiring a share of ride-hailing trips to be driven by humans.