Waymo, Alphabet’s autonomous driving unit, said co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana it will end its exclusive robotaxi partnership with Uber to meet customer demand for a single, more reliable booking platform. In Austin and Atlanta, where users can currently request Waymo vehicles only via Uber and matches occur only when a vehicle is nearby, Waymo plans to launch its own app in January 2028, a shift that will intensify competition with Uber. 04-NOV-2026 08:23 AM ET