Uber partnership set to expire in May 2028
Waymo will offer rides directly through its own app in Austin and Atlanta starting January 2028. The company noted that ridership experience has been unpredictable due to the mix of autonomous and human-driven vehicles.
- Field
- business and funding
- What they did
- Waymo confirmed that it will officially split from Uber in January 2028 in the Austin and Atlanta markets, offering rides directly through its own smartphone app.
- Why it matters
- This move will ensure riders always get service from Waymo, eliminating the uncertainty of whether they will receive a robotaxi or a human-driven car and strengthening their relationship with the brand.
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