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Uber and Lyft Embrace Driverless Taxis with Waymo Partnership

1/6/2025

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Story summary

Uber and Lyft are now partnering with Waymo and May Mobility instead of developing their own driverless taxis.
New app features will enable customers to interact with driverless taxis, such as opening trunks and honking horns.
Both companies are enhancing infrastructure and training staff for driverless fleets in cities like Austin and Atlanta.
Despite competition, Uber and Lyft report no loss of riders to Waymo, which is growing in San Francisco.
Human drivers are worried about job security as driverless technology advances.

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Story summary

Uber and Lyft are now partnering with Waymo and May Mobility instead of developing their own driverless taxis.
New app features will enable customers to interact with driverless taxis, such as opening trunks and honking horns.
Both companies are enhancing infrastructure and training staff for driverless fleets in cities like Austin and Atlanta.
Despite competition, Uber and Lyft report no loss of riders to Waymo, which is growing in San Francisco.
Human drivers are worried about job security as driverless technology advances.