Uber, Waymo and Austin

Waymo robotaxi on Uber is now available in Austin. Here's how to request a driverless car
According to Uber Newsroom, when requesting a ride in Austin, you have a chance to be matched with a Waymo electric vehicle.
Waymo is now available exclusively on Uber in Austin
Today’s the day: Waymo’s unlikely partnership with Uber is now live in Austin, Texas. The former rivals have joined forces in the hopes of accelerating the transition to autonomous vehicles, and as of today, any Austin resident with a desire to take a trip in a fully driverless robotaxi can open their Uber app and hail away.
Uber users in Austin are getting matched with Waymo robotaxis
Uber users in Austin now have a choice between a Waymo robotaxi and a human driver. The two companies officially launched Tuesday the "Waymo on Uber"
What to know before riding in Uber's self-driving cars for SXSW in Austin
Uber and Waymo launched their partnered ride share as SXSW 2025 is set to take over Austin. Here's what to know.
Uber Just Launched Driverless Rides in This U.S. City—Here's What Travelers Should Know
For those who do choose to go driverless, when the Waymo arrives, they will be able to unlock the vehicle, open the trunk, and begin the trip from the Uber app directly. Currently, Austin users can travel anywhere within the city’s 37 square miles, including Hyde Park, Montopolis, and downtown. The program will eventually expand its coverage area.
Uber teams up with Waymo to start selling driverless rides in Austin, Texas
Uber will shift into a new gear in Austin, Texas, on Tuesday when its ride-hailing service will begin dispatching self-driving cars to pick up passengers. The autonomous option is being provided through a partnership that brings together Uber and robotaxi pioneer Waymo,
Waymo Begins Offering Rides Using Uber App In Austin
Waymo started providing robotaxi rides via the Uber app in Austin, Texas, on Tuesday. TakeAway Points: On Tuesday, Waymo started using the Uber app to provide robotaxi trips in Austin, Texas. According to the report,
Uber, Waymo launching robotaxi rides in Austin
March 4 (UPI) -- Uber and Waymo on Tuesday announced residents of Austin can now order rides with self-driving cars. According to a press release from the ride-sharing service, starting Tuesday, city residents can be matched with an autonomous vehicle (AV) from the Alphabet-owned Waymo company.
Uber expands Waymo robotaxi service to Austin, Texas
Uber customers can now hail Waymo autonomous vehicles in the Texan capital, marking a major expansion for the ridesharing app's driverless fleet. The vehicles
Uber Launches Waymo Robotaxis in Tesla’s Hometown
Waymo brings its robotaxis to Tesla’s home town of Austin, Texas, via the Uber app. And one other big city will see Waymo cars later this year.
Uber Introduces Autonomous Rides in Austin, Atlanta Next
Autonomous Ubers have arrived. The self-driving, electric Waymo vehicles are now available in Austin, Texas and before long will also begin appearing in Atlanta, Georgia. The new Uber rides will initially be available across 37 square miles of Austin, an area that encompasses from Hyde Park to Downtown and Montopolis.
Uber and Waymo officially launch autonomous vehicle service in Austin ahead of SXSW 2025
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