Uber and Waymo Begin Driverless Ridehailing Service in Austin
Riders could be matched with Waymo’s electric vehicles at no additional cost, the company said in a statement Tuesday.
Source: Uber Technologies Inc.
Uber Technologies Inc. on Tuesday will begin offering its customers driverless Waymo rides in Austin, marking the official start of a planned launch between the two companies.
Riders who request an UberX, Uber Green, Uber Comfort or Uber Comfort Electric could be matched with Waymo’s electric Jaguar vehicles at no additional cost, the company said in a statement Tuesday. Customers will have the option to accept or switch to a non-driverless vehicle before a nearby Waymo is dispatched. Uber told users last month they could increase their chances of being sent an autonomous vehicle if they indicated their preference in the Uber app.