Uber's CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi, played down reports that Uber and Waymo are splitting up. He said the relationship remains strong. Earlier this year the two ended their robotaxi partnership in Phoenix. That made industry watchers wonder if the companies were drifting apart, but the CEO pushed back on that idea during an earnings call.
π The Backstory
Uber runs ride-hailing and delivery, while Waymo builds self-driving cars. They teamed up so Waymo's robotaxis could reach riders through Uber's app. Ending the Phoenix deal raised questions about the future of that tie-up. Uber has also been chasing its own self-driving plans, which adds to the uncertainty.
π― Why It Matters
Robotaxis are becoming a real transport option. Whether Uber and Waymo stay partners shapes how ordinary people will hail self-driving rides.
Uber's CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi, played down reports that Uber and Waymo are splitting up. He said the relationship remains strong. Earlier this year the two ended their robotaxi partnership in Phoenix. That made industry watchers wonder if the companies were drifting apart, but the CEO pushed back on that idea during an earnings call.
Uber runs ride-hailing and delivery, while Waymo builds self-driving cars. They teamed up so Waymo's robotaxis could reach riders through Uber's app. Ending the Phoenix deal raised questions about the future of that tie-up. Uber has also been chasing its own self-driving plans, which adds to the uncertainty.
Robotaxis are becoming a real transport option. Whether Uber and Waymo stay partners shapes how ordinary people will hail self-driving rides.