Waymo just appeared in the Uber app in Austin just ahead of Robotaxi launch

Uber clients in Austin can see a new proposal when opening applications and walking: an invitation to signal a interest in a Waymo Robotaxi.

So far, it does not translate to a Waymo by picking them up. But it will be soon.

This “Interest List” It is part of the start of Wednesday Partnership between Uber and Waymo To manage a Robotaxi service in Austin and Atlant in early 2025. The service is expected to begin soon in Auster, although no company shares the official start date. A new brand robotaxi also appeared on Wednesday.

“Waymo” on Uber is the last example of the raid on Uber’s autonomous vehicles. Uber left with a subsidiary of his autonomous vehicle, known as Uber ATG Ink agreement With Aurora in December 2020. Previously, Ignored, Uber and Waymo, Idess of trade secrets to Waymo, and the majority of the alphabet, which was today, the majority and shareholder) – Uber established this suit.

Uber moved his position in the last few years Robotaxi market that emerges. The company partnered with 14 autonomous vehicle companies covering a walking, delivery and truck, supply and freight. In December, Uber, Abu Dhabi and Wayon launched Robotaxi walks with Weride in autonomous vehicles Uber Application in Phoenix Since October 2023.

However, in Austin and Atlanta, the regulation with Waymo will be more exclusive.

Only Uber users will be able to welcome the autonomous Jaguar fleet of Uberti Jaguar I-PHPA vehicles within the partnership. (Works on the Phoenix, Waymo. Waymo will watch technological and autonomous operations, including the driver.

Waymo will be presented to customers at a distance of 37 square miles, including Robotaxis, Austin, Hyde Park and Montopolis. Companies said they plan to expand this area. Waymo will be smaller to start the Robotaxi Navy – Although the Uber discloses a figure, both Austin and hundreds of vehicles grow in Atlanta.

Uber said that the rider-matching horsemen will pay the same degree as the uberx or uber comfort.

Customers who celebrate the Interest List will receive innovations from Uber and in the future they will increase the chances of adapting to a Waymo Autonomous vehicle at the beginning. To connect, Uber customers need to update the application in Austin, then move to the settings. From here, Customers can see riding choices because they must see a list that includes autonomous vehicles.