Waymo ends partnership with Uber in Phoenix after three years
The robotaxi breakup signals a broader shift from collaboration to competition in autonomous vehicles, with implications for Alphabet and Uber investors
Waymo robotaxis are no longer available through Uber in Phoenix, ending a nearly three year partnership in the city.
The pilot ended in May after completing hundreds of thousands of autonomous trips. Waymo has moved the vehicles into its own Phoenix fleet, where riders can book them through the Waymo app.
Uber said it is preparing to launch another autonomous vehicle partnership in Phoenix but did not identify the company.
Waymo vehicles remain available through Uber in Austin and Atlanta, where the companies operate much larger fleets.
Phoenix was the only market where Waymo offered rides both directly and through Uber. The split comes as both companies expand separate robotaxi strategies and prepare to compete in markets including London.