Uber and Waymo end their robotaxi collaboration in Phoenix, according to multiple reports citing confirmations from both companies. The partnership, which has operated for nearly three years in the city, involved Waymo’s driverless vehicles being offered through Uber’s platform. In recent updates, Waymo robotaxi availability is no longer shown in Uber’s app in Phoenix, signaling the relationship has been wound down. TechCrunch and Bloomberg report that the companies confirm the split, describing the arrangement as one that shifted over time because the two firms are also competitors in the autonomous driving space. Bloomberg further reports that Uber plans to announce a new partner, indicating it is replacing the relationship rather than exiting robotaxi plans altogether. Engadget notes the change may push Uber toward using its own robotaxi options instead of relying on external partners, though it does not provide additional details beyond the observed end of Waymo rides in the app. Overall, the sources agree that the Phoenix test collaboration is over and that Waymo vehicles are no longer being routed through Uber in that market.
Uber and Waymo end Phoenix robotaxi partnership; Waymo rides removed from Uber app
Uber and Waymo end their robotaxi collaboration in Phoenix, according to multiple reports citing confirmations from both companies. The partnership, which has operated for nearly three years in the ci...
- Uber and Waymo end their robotaxi partnership in Phoenix.
- Waymo robotaxi rides are no longer available through the Uber app in Phoenix.
- Both companies confirm the split after nearly three years of collaboration.
- The partnership is described as ending a long-running relationship where the companies are also competitors.
- Uber indicates it will pursue a new approach and reports say it plans to announce a new partner.
Rather than external partnerships, Uber may start leaning on its own robotaxis for driverless options.
1 hour agoWaymo robotaxis are no longer available on Uber’s app in Phoenix, ending a nearly three-year partnership in the city that served as the first test of whether the two former courtroom rivals could work together. Both companies confirmed the split to TechCrunch on Monday. Waymo said the vehicles have already been folded back into its […] This story continues at The Next Web
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