Waymo is reportedly considering a split from Uber, raising questions about the future of a robotaxi partnership that currently puts Waymo vehicles on Uber’s ride-hailing network. The reported move would affect an arrangement that has helped connect riders with Waymo’s autonomous cars in Austin and Atlanta.
According to the report, Waymo is looking for a path out of the agreement with Uber. Uber told TechCrunch that the contract between the two companies runs through May 2028, which means any change to the relationship would come against the backdrop of an existing long-term deal.
The partnership has been notable because it combines Waymo’s self-driving technology with Uber’s large customer-facing platform. By making Waymo robotaxis available through Uber’s network, the companies created a model that ties autonomous vehicle deployment to a mainstream ride-hailing app in key US cities.
If Waymo ultimately moves away from Uber, it would mark an important shift in the robotaxi market and in how autonomous rides are offered to passengers. For now, the report points to discussions or planning rather than a completed breakup, but it adds fresh uncertainty around one of the higher-profile alliances in self-driving transportation.
