Waymo-Uber Robotaxi Partnership: What Changes in 2028

Waymo is launching its own robotaxi app in Austin and Atlanta from January 2028, initially alongside its existing Uber partnership which runs until May 2028. The move signals tension between the companies over operational control, commercial terms, and service standards, reshaping how autonomous-vehicle distribution could work in mature markets.

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