importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-07-24T20:43:35Z

Waymo Considers Ending Partnership with Uber Over Regulatory and Operational Tensions

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Waymo is considering ending its partnership with Uber to launch independent robotaxis in Austin and Atlanta starting 2028, following regulatory disputes and operational tensions. The existing contract for these markets expires in 2028, with prior separation in Phoenix earlier this year.

The contract between the two companies ends in May 2028, Uber told TechCrunch.

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