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Waymo Robotaxis Arrive on Uber App in Atlanta

The launch deploys an initial fleet within a targeted 65-square-mile zone as both firms gear up to scale driverless rides nationwide.

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Overview

  • Atlanta marks the partnership’s second market after Austin’s debut in March.
  • Robotaxi fares are priced on par with UberX, Comfort and Comfort Electric services.
  • Waymo’s vehicles operate within a 65-square-mile zone covering Downtown, Buckhead and Capitol View but exclude highways and the airport.
  • Uber oversees cleaning, maintenance, charging and depots while Waymo manages autonomous software, testing and roadside support.
  • Waymo’s fleet already handles about 250,000 weekly paid rides across four U.S. cities and plans to expand to Miami and Washington, D.C.