Waymo to end Uber partnership in Austin and Atlanta from January 2028 and serve riders through its own app
By Eve
Waymo Co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana told Bloomberg that the company will exit its exclusive Uber partnership in Austin and Atlanta from January 2028, after which riders will use Waymo's own app. She said the Uber app does not guarantee a driverless ride, because riders are matched with human drivers when no Waymo is nearby. Uber says it offered a dedicated robotaxi ride option, which Waymo reportedly declined.
Why it matters
Robotaxi fleet operators are moving to own the customer relationship, which may shape who contracts for depot and fast charging capacity in these cities. CPOs and bidders should expect demand to come from fleet operators directly rather than through ride-hailing platforms.
Source
- Original title
- “Waymo And Uber's Robotaxi Partnership Is Ending”
- Published
- 4 November 2026
- Updated
- 5 November 2026
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- Topic
- Electric Vehicles
- Place
- United States
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