Waymo Plans Its Own Self-Driving Taxi App in Austin and Atlanta by 2028

Waymo told Uber it will operate self-driving taxis through its own app in Austin and Atlanta starting January 2028, Uber told TechCrunch on July 24, 2026. Their exclusive partnership lasts until May 2028. Waymo already split from Uber in Phoenix earlier in 2026, signaling a push to connect with riders directly.