Austin riders can now experience the future of transportation by being matched with a Waymo autonomous vehicle (AV) on the Uber app. This partnership combines Waymo’s advanced self-driving technology with Uber’s widely used ride-hailing platform, paving the way for a transportation future that is increasingly electric and autonomous. The service launches in Austin with plans to expand to Atlanta, offering riders a safe, innovative, and convenient travel option.
Key Highlights:
- Request your ride, opt in for a Waymo: Riders requesting UberX, Uber Green, Uber Comfort, or Uber Comfort Electric may be matched with a Waymo fully autonomous all-electric Jaguar I-PACE vehicle at no extra cost. Before dispatch, riders can choose to accept or switch to a non-AV ride.
- Familiar app, new experience: Using the Uber app, riders can unlock the vehicle, open the trunk, and start their trip. 24/7 customer support is available via the app and inside the Waymo vehicle.
- Safety is a top priority: All AVs on Uber adhere to strict safety guidelines. Waymo’s vehicles leverage tens of millions of miles of real-world driving experience and advanced sensors to navigate complex road conditions safely.
- Update your Ride Preferences: Riders can increase their chances of a Waymo match by opting in through the Ride Preferences section in the Uber app settings.
- Operating area: Waymo rides are initially available across 37 square miles of Austin, covering areas from Hyde Park to Downtown to Montopolis, with expansion planned.
- Atlanta is up next! Uber employees are testing Waymo AVs in Atlanta, preparing for a public rollout on the Uber app.
This collaboration reflects a shared vision of transforming transportation. At Uber, the goal is to reimagine how the world moves, integrating autonomous vehicles alongside human drivers to enhance affordability, sustainability, and accessibility.
About Uber
Uber’s mission is to create opportunity through movement. Launched in 2010 to simplify ride access with a button, Uber has facilitated over 58 billion trips, evolving into a platform that reshapes urban mobility and connectivity.
About Waymo
Waymo, an autonomous driving technology leader, aims to be the most trusted driver. Originating as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has developed the Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™, driving tens of millions of miles on public roads and billions in simulations across 13+ U.S. states. Its ride-hailing service, Waymo One, operates in cities like San Francisco, Phoenix, Los Angeles, and now Austin.
For more details, visit www.waymo.com.
This integration marks a milestone in autonomous travel, offering Austin riders a glimpse into a safer, smarter transportation future, with Atlanta soon to follow.
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