Uber, Waymo and Austin

Waymo just popped up on the Uber app in Austin ahead of robotaxi launch
Uber customers in Austin may notice a new offer when they open the app and hail a ride: an invitation to signal their interest in a Waymo robotaxi. For
Uber and Waymo start the countdown for Austin launch next month
In its Q4 2024 earnings call on Wednesday morning, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said Uber plans to launch with Waymo "in Austin next month and Atlanta this summer." Uber has been investi
Uber opens ‘interest list' for Waymo robotaxi rides in Austin
Uber is opening its "interest list" for riders in Austin, Texas who want to try Waymo robotaxi service there soon. Riders in Austin will be able to travel across 37 square miles of the city when Uber and Waymo fully launch the service.
Uber opens waitlist for Waymo robotaxi rides in Austin. Here's how to sign up
The long-awaited partnership between Uber and Waymo has hit the road in Austin as the brands announced riders are now able to sign up for rides.
Uber opens waitlist for driverless Waymo rides in Austin
Uber app users in Austin can now get on an “interest list” for a chance to match with Waymo autonomous cabs, according to The New York Times. The rides aren’t available yet, but they’re coming to a 37 square miles area of the city in "early 2025" according to Bloomberg.
Uber Will Soon Let You Hail a Self-Driving Vehicle in Austin
Uber is one step closer to letting customers hail a self-driving vehicle in Austin, Texas, through its app. The company on Wednesday opened up its interest list so that curious riders can declare their interest in potentially being matched with a Waymo robotaxi,
Austinites can now opt in to Waymo rides on Uber
Uber riders in Austin can now increase their chances of being matched with a fully autonomous vehicle for trips around town. Why it matters: Waymo has been testing driverless taxi services in Austin since last year,
Uber Introduces Interest List for Early Access to Waymo Robotaxis in Austin
Uber is launching an “interest list” for users in Austin, Texas, who want early access to Waymo robotaxis. The upcoming Uber-Waymo service will span 37 square miles of Austin and offer rides in Jaguar iPace electric vehicles equipped with Waymo’s autonomous driving systems.
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However, the road tests don’t necessarily indicate that commercial services are being imminently planned in these locations.
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Waymo Begins Testing Fully Autonomous Robotaxis on Los Angeles Freeways
Waymo’s driverless vehicles, already a common sight on LA’s surface streets, will now navigate the complex network of ...
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We talked to the guy who was stuck in a Waymo robotaxi on a dizzying loop
To solve the issue, the specialist asked Johns to open his Waymo app and “tap ‘My Trip’ in the lower left corner of [the] app,” to which Johns responded, “Can’t you just do it?
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Waymo Expands to More Cities: Everything to Know About the Growing Robotaxi Service
Phoenix and Los Angeles areas via its Waymo One app. But in 2025, the company plans to add more locations to its roster, eventually opening up to riders in places like Atlanta and Miami.
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Waymo Customer Gets Trapped Inside a Robotaxi Going Around in Circles
Mike was unable to stop the car through the app and started filming. He also called the Waymo customer service to report the event. "I got a flight to catch. Why is this thing going in a circle?
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Waymo providing blind and visually impaired more options to get around
Amanda Hari reports on a vision-impaired San Francisco resident who feels more in control using Waymo instead of regular rideshare apps ... Score, highlights for Ohio State-Texas Biden Makes ...