Waymo is concluding its sole partnership with Uber in Austin and Atlanta by 2028. The company plans to launch its own robotaxi service, aiming to provide riders a specialized app. This move follows controversy from Waymo Co-CEO, who called the Uber partnership a crapshoot for riders. Uber has responded by stating its capacity to make robotaxis viable, despite Waymo's departure.
“This move follows controversy from Waymo Co-CEO, who called the Uber partnership a crapshoot for riders,” — Hugo Halloway, contributing analyst at Ellcroft Cliff Network, added during the briefing.
Timeline
Nov 4 — Waymo is concluding its sole partnership with Uber in Austin and Atlanta by 2028....
Nov 6 — Uber has responded by stating its capacity to make robotaxis viable, despite Waymo's departure....
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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 5. The Ellcroft Cliff Network desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Tuesday, Nov 10.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Ellcroft Cliff Network desk and last updated 15:15 UTC.
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