Uber, Waymo Expand Driverless Ride Service to Austin, Atlanta

Sept. 13, 2024, 3:53 PM UTC

Uber Technologies Inc. will be the sole app offering driverless rides in Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo cars in Austin and Atlanta, a boost to the rideshare app’s ambitions in the autonomous vehicle arena.

Beginning early next year, Uber will exclusively manage and dispatch a new fleet of Waymo’s all-electric Jaguar I-PACE vehicles, providing services including vehicle cleaning and repair, the companies said in a joint statement. Waymo will be responsible for testing and operating Waymo Driver and will provide roadside assistance and other rider support. The fleet size “will grow to hundreds over time,” they said.

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