Waymo and Uber quietly part ways in Phoenix

Uber said it is readying the launch of a separate autonomous vehicle partnership in the city, but did not name the partner.

The short version

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• Waymo robotaxis are no longer available on Uber’s ride-hail app in Phoenix, Arizona, ending a nearly three-year partnership in the city, both companies confirmed to TechCrunch on Monday.

What happened

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Why it matters

Waymo told TechCrunch that the vehicles Uber used for this “pilot” program have already been integrated into its own Phoenix fleet, available through its app.

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