"Autonomous Ride-Sharing Shake-Up: Waymo to Launch Standalone Robotaxi App in Major Cities. In a move that could significantly disrupt the ride-hailing landscape, Alphabet subsidiary Waymo is set to launch its own robotaxi app in the US cities of Austin and Atlanta, effectively ending its partnership with Uber in these markets. The new app, scheduled to debut in January 2028, will allow customers to hail self-driving taxis directly from Waymo, bypassing Uber's platform altogether. This development marks a major blow to Uber's ambitions in the autonomous vehicle space, as Waymo's standalone service looks to capitalize on the growing demand for seamless, driverless transportation."
Waymo is planning to end its tie-up with Uber in the U.S. cities of Austin and Atlanta by launching its own robotaxi app in January 2028, marking a major setback for Uber's ambitions.
