Uber, Waymo and robotaxi

Uber opens waitlist for Waymo robotaxi rides in Austin. Here's how to sign up
The long-awaited partnership between Uber and Waymo has hit the road in Austin as the brands announced riders are now able to sign up for rides.
Waymo just popped up on the Uber app in Austin ahead of robotaxi launch
Uber customers in Austin may notice a new offer when they open the app and hail a ride: an invitation to signal their interest in a Waymo robotaxi. For
Uber CEO Wants You to Call Tesla Robotaxi Rides Through Its App
Waymo started offering self-driving rides through its Waymo One app and is now expanding to Uber. Dara Khosrowshahi suggests Tesla could follow the same path.
Uber CEO Hopes to Attract Tesla as a Self-Driving Partner Using His ‘Charm’
After failing to develop its own self-driving technology, Uber (UBER) is hoping to work with Tesla (TSLA), adding its upcoming robotaxis to Uber’s ride-sharing fleet. “ No one wants to compete against Tesla or Elon,
Uber CEO Wants to Partner With Tesla on Robotaxis Because 'No One Wants to Compete Against Tesla or Elon'
During an earnings call last month, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that the electric vehicle maker would start offering paid rides in June for its full self-driving robotaxi service. Now Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi is making it clear that he doesn't want to compete with Tesla — he wants to partner with the company to offer robotaxi rides through Uber's ride-hailing platform.
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Uber to Austin: get ready for Waymo
Uber is inviting customers to join an interest list if they want to ride in a Waymo robotaxi.
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One self-driving car company plans to pick up Austin riders this year. More wait in the wings.
Uber customers can sign up to be on a Waymo "interest" list through the app. Service is expected to be available this spring.
Uber and Waymo start the countdown for Austin launch next month
In its Q4 2024 earnings call on Wednesday morning, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said Uber plans to launch with Waymo "in Austin next ...
Expert: Why Austin is poised to lead autonomous vehicle tech growth
Following news of Uber and Waymo’s upcoming co-branded ridehailing services in Austin, an economic development expert told ...
Austin group ride-sharing startup secures seed investment led by Mark Cuban
After passing on an investment in Uber over a decade ago, billionaire Mark Cuban jumped on the chance to get behind this local startup.
Uber launches robot food delivery on East Coast
Uber is expanding its use of robots to make food deliveries. Leveraging its partnership with Avride, Uber Eats will deliver ...
Uber’s CEO says no one wants to compete with Tesla—or Elon Musk
Tesla's Cybercab, or robotaxi, was announced last October and is due to hit the roads in Texas this June as part of a trial ...
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Uber CEO outlines robotaxi fleet plan
Customers in Austin, Texas, can now sign up to be one of the first riders of Uber’s autonomous vehicles when they become ...
Uber: Best Possible Outcome Looking More Likely
Uber's strong fundamentals and resilient competitive positioning amid robotaxi uncertainty suggest potential growth. Click ...