Waymo reportedly mulling a breakup with Uber
Waymo is reportedly planning to end its robotaxi partnership with Uber in Austin and Atlanta by 2028. The Alphabet-owned company intends to transition to offering its services exclusively through its own app in those markets.
Why it matters
This move signals a shift in the competitive landscape of autonomous ride-hailing as companies weigh the benefits of platform partnerships versus direct consumer control.
Waymo is reportedly looking for a way out of its deal with Uber, which has made the Alphabet-owned company’s robotaxis available on the ride-hailing giant’s network in Austin and Atlanta, according to the Financial Times.
Waymo already told Uber that it intends to offer robotaxis on its own app in those markets starting in January 2028 and alongside the existing offering, the ride-hail giant told TechCrunch on Friday. Uber said the contract with Waymo that covers Austin and Atlanta ends in May 2028. The two companies already split in Phoenix earlier this year, as TechCrunch first reported .
Waymo didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.
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