Waymo plans to end its Uber robotaxi deal and launch its own app in 2028
创业邦 · wechat · 2026-07-25
Waymo is reportedly exploring an exit from its Robotaxi partnership with Uber.
- The company has notified partners that it plans to launch service through its own app in Austin and Atlanta in January 2028.
- That move would end the exclusive collaboration in those cities, although the current fleet is expected to remain on Uber’s platform until at least May 2028 under the existing contract.
- The shift suggests Waymo is preparing to control more of its rider relationship and service distribution directly.
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