Uber and Waymo to end exclusivity arrangement in Atlanta and Austin
For the past three years, Uber and Alphabet-owned Waymo have partnered to bring driverless rides to passengers in two major U.S. markets. That relationship is now undergoing some changes.To this point, Waymo has made its robotaxis available in Atlanta and Austin, Texas, exclusively through the Uber app. More cities are engaged in various stages of testing.
- ▪For the past three years, Uber and Alphabet-owned Waymo have partnered to bring driverless rides to passengers in two major U.S. markets.
- ▪That relationship is now undergoing some changes.To this point, Waymo has made its robotaxis available in Atlanta and Austin, Texas, exclusively through the Uber app.
- ▪More cities are engaged in various stages of testing.
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For the past three years, Uber and Alphabet-owned Waymo have partnered to bring driverless rides to passengers in two major U.S. markets. That relationship is now undergoing some changes.To this point, Waymo has made its robotaxis available in Atlanta and Austin, Texas, exclusively through the Uber app. But an Uber spokesperson told CNBC by email on Friday that, "We have been notified by Waymo that they intend to launch the Waymo app in Austin and Atlanta in January 2028, alongside their existing deployment with Uber."The development reflects how Waymo has been able to attract riders in a number U.S. cities without exclusive Uber deals, as its robotaxis are now live in nine other markets, according to the company's website. More cities are engaged in various stages of testing.
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