Uber Opens Up Its Robotaxi Waitlist in Atlanta

Table of Contents Uber Opens Up Its Robotaxi Waitlist in Atlanta Uber riders in Atlanta will soon have the option to hail a very futuristic ride. The company said Tuesday it's opening up its interest list for people who want to hop in a Waymo driverless vehicle. Joining the list will increase someone's chances of being matched with a robotaxi when the service launches in Atlanta this summer. This is the latest expansion of Uber and Waymo's partnership. The companies have already teamed up in Phoenix, where riders can hail a robotaxi from the Uber app and get their Uber Eats meal delivered by an autonomous car. Uber began offering Waymo rides in Austin, Texas, in March after opening up an interest list there the month before. In the lead-up to the Atlanta launch, Waymo allowed employees to hail a robotaxi in the city. Now, members of the general public will have the chance to climb aboard too. Unlike other cities where Waymo operates, like San Francisco and Los Angeles, interested r ... Read full article.