What Happened
Uber is no longer providing rides from Waymo, its autonomous vehicle partner, in Phoenix, Arizona. The collaboration, which began nearly three years ago, allowed Uber customers to book rides in Waymo's self-driving vehicles.
The decision to end the service was made quietly by both companies. Waymo, Google's self-driving car project, has been operating its autonomous ride-hailing service in Phoenix since 2018.
This partnership was one of the first instances of a major ride-sharing platform integrating autonomous vehicle services directly into its app. The service allowed users to hail a Waymo vehicle through the Uber app in the Phoenix area.
Key Facts
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Uber has stopped offering Waymo rides in Phoenix.
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The collaboration between Uber and Waymo lasted nearly three years.
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The service allowed Uber riders to book Waymo autonomous vehicles.
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Waymo has been operating its autonomous ride-hailing service in Phoenix since 2018.
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The end of the partnership was announced quietly.