Uber opens waitlist for Waymo robotaxi rides in Austin. Here's how to sign up
The long-awaited partnership between Uber and Waymo has hit the road in Austin as the brands announced riders are now able to sign up for rides.
Waymo just popped up on the Uber app in Austin ahead of robotaxi launch
Uber customers in Austin may notice a new offer when they open the app and hail a ride: an invitation to signal their interest in a Waymo robotaxi. For
Uber Opens Up Its Waymo Robotaxi Interest List in Austin
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Want to Ride in a Waymo Robotaxi in Austin? Sign Up in the Uber App Now
Uber users in the Texas capital can now join an 'interest list' and get notified when Waymo's robotaxis hit the streets. Will they appear before similar AVs from Elon Musk's Tesla?
Uber opens 'interest list' for Waymo robotaxi rides in Austin
Uber is opening its "interest list" for riders in Austin, Texas, who want to try the Waymo robotaxi service there soon. Riders in Austin will be able to travel across 37 square miles of the city when Uber and Waymo fully launch the service.
Uber Will Soon Let You Hail a Self-Driving Vehicle in Austin
Uber is one step closer to letting customers hail a self-driving vehicle in Austin, Texas, through its app. The company on Wednesday opened up its interest list so that curious riders can declare their interest in potentially being matched with a Waymo robotaxi,
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GM cuts nearly half of Cruise workforce, abandons robotaxi plans
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Cruise announces layoffs as GM acquires defunct robotaxi company
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US Robotaxi Landscape Turns Into a Two-Horse Race After Cruise Throws In the Towel
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GM cuts 50% of Cruise staff after ending robotaxi business
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Uber's Q4 Earnings Are On Deck. Can The Stock Get Back In The Fast Lane Amid The Robotaxi Debate?
Uber stock is off to a strong start in 2025 after a down year. The ride-hail firm reports Q4 results early Wednesday.