Waymo and Uber have launched their robotaxi service in Austin today, available exclusively through the Uber app. Austin riders can order a Waymo trip by selecting Uber services like UberX, though there's no guarantee of receiving a robotaxi. Notably, Waymo's operational area covers 37 square miles, with vehicle maintenance outsourced to a third-party partner. The move indicates a competitive landscape in Austin, as Tesla's own robotaxi service plans to launch soon. Waymo's extensive operations highlight significant growth, having recorded 50,000 paid trips weekly in the prior period.
Unlike the Waymo One service offered to riders in San Francisco and Los Angeles, Austin riders will receive a Waymo by simply ordering an UberX or other Uber services.
Uber says Waymo One will cover 37 square miles in Austin, with vehicles stored, cleaned, and maintained by a third-party partner, enhancing the taxi-like experience.
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