Waymo to end Uber partnership in January 2028
Waymo plans to serve riders through its own app in some cities, setting up direct competition with Uber.
Key facts
Story- Waymo confirmed it will end its partnership with Uber from January 2028.
- The change sets up direct competition between the two in those markets.
- Waymo plans to serve riders through its own app in those cities instead.
Waymo has confirmed it will end its partnership with Uber from January 2028. The split means the two companies will compete directly in the markets where they currently work together.
The change was confirmed on 4 November 2026. Waymo plans to serve riders through its own app in those cities instead of through Uber's platform. Which cities are affected has not been specified, and how riders will be affected in the meantime is not yet known.
Uber works with many autonomous vehicle partners, so the split will not leave it without self-driving options. Uber's network includes several other partners, which means Uber can continue to offer robotaxi rides after Waymo leaves.
Waymo has not said how the transition will be handled for existing riders. Neither company has yet given details on pricing or availability after January 2028.
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