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Uber and Waymo Open Interest List for Atlanta Robotaxi Launch This Summer

The companies are expanding their autonomous ride-hailing partnership to Atlanta, following a successful rollout in Austin last month.

A Waymo autonomous self-driving Jaguar taxi drives in Los Angeles, California.

Overview

  • Uber and Waymo have announced plans to launch a commercial robotaxi service in Atlanta during summer 2025.
  • Atlanta residents can now join an interest list via the Uber app to receive updates and potentially gain early access to autonomous rides.
  • The service will cover a 65-square-mile area in Atlanta, including Downtown, Buckhead, and Capitol View, with plans for future expansion.
  • Waymo’s all-electric, autonomous Jaguar I-PACE vehicles will be available exclusively through the Uber app, with Uber managing vehicle maintenance and Waymo overseeing the autonomous technology.
  • This collaboration marks a significant shift from the companies’ contentious legal history, highlighting a broader industry trend of integrating autonomous technology with traditional ridesharing platforms.