Uber Users in Austin Are Getting Matched with Waymo Robotaxis
Uber users in Austin now have a choice between a Waymo robotaxi and a human driver. The two companies officially launched Tuesday the “Waymo on Uber” robotaxi service in Austin as part of a partnership that has deepened in recent months. Starting today, Uber users who hail a ride may be matched with a Waymo robotaxi.
- This strategic partnership between two major players in the autonomous vehicle industry raises questions about the future of competition and collaboration in the emerging robotaxi market.
- As the first city to integrate Waymo's autonomous vehicles into its ride-hailing platform, Austin will likely serve as a testing ground for Uber's ambitions to expand its robotaxi services nationwide.