"Self-Driving Showdown: Waymo to Launch Standalone Robotaxi App, Threatening Uber's Ambitions In a move that could shake up the autonomous transportation landscape, Waymo, the self-driving subsidiary of Alphabet, Inc., is poised to break free from its partnership with Uber in several key U.S. cities. By launching its own dedicated robotaxi app in Austin and Atlanta by January 2028, Waymo is effectively ending its collaboration with the ride-hailing giant, marking a significant blow to Uber's ambitions in the self-driving space. This development comes as Waymo continues to push the boundaries of autonomous technology, having already launched its own commercial robotaxi service in several cities, including Phoenix and San Francisco. With this move, Waymo is set to further solidify its position as a major player in the rapidly evolving world of autonomous 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.
