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Uber drops Waymo rides in Phoenix, pivots to own robotaxis
Uber has stopped offering Waymo rides in Phoenix, ending a partnership that began in 2023. The move signals Uber's shift toward deploying its own autonomous vehicles instead of relying on external partners. Uber has been developing its self-driving technology through its subsidiary, Uber ATG.
Meridian48 take
This is less a surprise and more a confirmation that Uber wants full control over its autonomous future, even if it means slower rollout.
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