Waymo and Uber's Austin robotaxi expansion begins today
Waymo and Uber's robotaxi service is launching today in Austin, exclusively in the Uber app. The companies announced their plan to expand to Austin and Atlanta in September 2024, and Waymo raised a cool $5.
Uber, Waymo launching robotaxi rides in Austin
March 4 (UPI) -- Uber and Waymo on Tuesday announced residents of Austin can now order rides with self-driving cars. According to a press release from the ride-sharing service, starting Tuesday, city residents can be matched with an autonomous vehicle (AV) from the Alphabet-owned Waymo company.
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