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Waymo plans to end its exclusive robotaxi partnership with Uber in Austin and Atlanta in January 2028 and switch to its own app to improve consistency for users

First reported by Bloomberg · 47m ago

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Why you might care

If you use Waymo's robotaxi service, you will soon only be able to hail rides through its own app.

What happened

Waymo will end its exclusive robotaxi partnership with Uber in Austin and Atlanta in January 2028, switching to its own app for improved user consistency.

What it means

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This change by Waymo signals a move towards greater control over the user experience and operational consistency for its autonomous vehicle service. Users can expect a unified platform for accessing Waymo's robotaxis in these cities moving forward.

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Waymo plans to end its exclusive robotaxi partnership with Uber in Austin and Atlanta in January 2028 and switch to its own app to improve consistency for users

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