Waymo Breaks From Uber: Robotaxi Rivalry Heats Up in Austin and Atlanta

Waymo will launch its own rider app in Austin and Atlanta starting January 2028, ending exclusivity with Uber in those cities; hundreds of autonomous vehicles will remain on Uber's platform until at least May 2028. This marks direct competition in the robotaxi market as the two companies unwind their partnership.

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