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Waymo and Uber end robotaxi pilot in Phoenix
The Waymo self-driving cars deployed in Phoenix for the Uber pilot will remain in use and make autonomous deliveries with DoorDash.
TL;DR
- Waymo and Uber have concluded their robotaxi pilot program in Phoenix, Arizona.
- The pilot was a limited deployment, involving just over a dozen vehicles.
- Waymo's vehicles will continue to operate in Phoenix for autonomous deliveries with DoorDash.
- Uber plans to partner with another autonomous vehicle company in Phoenix.
- Waymo's robotaxi services are now exclusively on Uber in Austin and Atlanta.
- Waymo plans to offer rides through Lyft in Nashville later this year without exclusivity.
- Tesla has also obtained permits to operate a ride-hailing service and test autonomous vehicles in Arizona.
- Zoox is also planning to test driverless ride-hailing services in Phoenix this year.
- Uber CEO highlighted significant growth in AV Mobility trips on Uber, with plans to expand to up to 15 cities by year-end.