Robotaxi Rodeo: Uber and Waymo Team Up for Driverless Rides in Austin and Atlanta

Get ready, Austin and Atlanta! Starting 2025, Uber and Waymo team up to bring self-driving rides to your cities. Hail a Waymo robotaxi with the Uber app and enjoy a driverless, all-electric journey. No steering wheel needed—just sit back, relax, and let the future drive you around.

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Published: September 13, 2024 9:14 pmAdded: September 13, 2024 at 2:39 pmAssembled by: The Editor
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Key Points:

  • Uber and Waymo partner to bring autonomous rides to Austin and Atlanta starting in 2025.
  • Waymo’s all-electric Jaguar I-Pace vehicles will be managed by Uber for cleaning and repairs.
  • Waymo currently offers fully autonomous rides in San Francisco, Phoenix, and limited areas of Los Angeles.
  • Public riders in Austin and Atlanta can join an interest list for early access to rides.
  • In addition to rides, Waymo’s autonomous vehicles may also deliver Uber Eats orders.

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