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Waymo and Uber are parting ways in Phoenix after nearly three years of robotaxi rides

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June 30, 2026

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Waymo and Uber are parting ways in Phoenix after nearly three years of robotaxi rides

The nearly three-year pilot wrapped up last month after hundreds of thousands of trips; Uber says it will announce a new autonomous vehicle partner in the city

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The Next Web

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· Jun 29, 2026

Waymo and Uber quietly part ways in Phoenix after nearly three years of robotaxi collaboration

Waymo robotaxis are no longer available on Uber’s app in Phoenix, ending a nearly three-year partnership in the city that served as the first test of whether the two former courtroom rivals could work together. Both companies confirmed the split to TechCrunch on Monday. Waymo said the vehicles have already been folded back into its [] This story continues at The Next Web

Inc.com

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· Jun 30, 2026

Uber and Waymo Just Ended Their Phoenix Robotaxi Partnership. The Bigger Fight Is What Comes Next

In the Arizona city, users can no longer request a Waymo through Uber. The change represents a larger battle over who will control the future of robotaxis.

Quartz

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· Jun 23, 2026

The driverless car squeeze

Waymo’s rapid robotaxi expansion is accelerating the shift to autonomous vehicles, squeezing Uber and Lyft drivers

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 8, 2026

Waymo to offer driverless rides in four more US cities

Waymo announced it will begin offering robotaxi rides in four new cities: Las Vegas, Denver, San Diego, and Tampa, Florida. The company was already providing rides to passengers in over 10 cities. After the expansion, it expects to first offer rides to employees in the coming weeks, then expand to the general public, it said Wednesday. []

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· Jun 23, 2026

Waymo recalls robotaxis over construction-zone risk

Waymo recalls 3,871 robotaxi vehicles after its autonomous driving software failed to recognize freeway construction zones in Phoenix and San Francisco.

Times of India

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· Jul 5, 2026

Hyderabad man quits Amazon to become an taxi driver and the reason is truly a brave one

A resident of Hyderabad has swapped his corporate role at Amazon for the freedom of full-time Uber driving, discovering true joy in engaging with diverse passengers and discovering his city. With over 23,600 rides under his belt since 2014, he emphasizes finding daily happiness rather than sticking to a conventional office job.

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Related coverage for "Waymo and Uber are parting ways in Phoenix after nearly three years of robotaxi rides": The Next Web — Waymo and Uber quietly part ways in Phoenix after nearly three years of robotaxi collaboration. Inc.com — Uber and Waymo Just Ended Their Phoenix Robotaxi Partnership. The Bigger Fight Is What Comes Next. Quartz — The driverless car squeeze. Washington Examiner — Waymo to offer driverless rides in four more US cities. Fox News — Waymo recalls robotaxis over construction-zone risk. Times of India — Hyderabad man quits Amazon to become an taxi driver and the reason is truly a brave one