Waymo Ends Exclusive Uber Robotaxi Deal, Citing Rider Consistency Concerns
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Waymo Co-Chief Executive Officer Tekedra Mawakana said her company’s plan to end an exclusive robotaxi partnership with Uber Technologies Inc. was in response to customer feedback asking for more consistency when ordering self-driving services.
The change will set up direct competition in those markets, as Uber has many other autonomous vehicle partners on its network.
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“Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo Co-Chief Executive Officer Tekedra Mawakana said her company’s plan to end an exclusive robotaxi partnership with Uber Technologies Inc. was in response to customer feedback asking for more consistency when ordering self-driving services.”
Bloomberg — Waymo to End Exclusive Uber Robotaxi Deal, Citing Rider Consistency Concerns“The change will set up direct competition in those markets, as Uber has many other autonomous vehicle partners on its network.”
TechCrunch — Waymo confirms it’s shaking up its Uber relationship in January 2028