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"
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,
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.
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
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 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.
Waymo robotaxis available in Austin exclusively through Uber
Unlike Waymo's deployments in LA, San Francisco, and Phoenix, Waymos in Austin are available exclusively through the Uber app.
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Uber and Waymo team up for driverless rides in Austin
Uber has shifted into a new gear in Austin, Texas, on Tuesday when its ride-hailing service began 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,
Uber and Waymo officially launch autonomous vehicle service in Austin ahead of SXSW 2025
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Driverless rides on Uber now challenging Elon Musk’s Tesla in its backyard
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Texas football QB Arch Manning and family go for ride in Uber, Waymo self-driving car
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