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Uber Expands Waymo Robotaxi Service to Atlanta Amid Global Autonomous Vehicle Push

Following the success of its Austin pilot, Uber is scaling its autonomous strategy with new U.S. deployments and international partnerships in Europe, the Middle East, and beyond.

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Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said 'Waymo has a safety track record second to none.' (Photo: Samantha Burkardt/SXSW Conference & Festivals via Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Uber's Waymo robotaxi pilot in Austin surpassed expectations, with vehicles operating at 99% or higher utilization compared to human drivers.
  • The company announced plans to roll out Waymo robotaxis in Atlanta, marking its next major U.S. deployment.
  • Uber is investing $100 million in an expanded partnership with WeRide to launch robotaxis in 15 cities outside the U.S. and China.
  • New collaborations with Pony.ai and Momenta will support autonomous vehicle rollouts across the Middle East and Europe, respectively.
  • Since exiting in-house AV development in 2020, Uber has partnered with 18 self-driving technology companies to diversify and scale its global robotaxi services.