Waymo Plans to Launch Own Robotaxi App in Austin and Atlanta in January 2028, Ending Uber Exclusivity

Waymo told Uber it intends to operate robotaxis on its own app in Austin, Texas, and Atlanta, Georgia, starting January 2028, per Uber's account to TechCrunch on July 24, 2026. The current exclusivity contract runs through May 2028. The move follows Waymo and Uber's earlier 2026 split in Phoenix and signals Waymo's plan to consolidate direct consumer operations.