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Waymo begins offering robotaxi rides in Austin to certain members of the public


Waymo has gotten one step closer to a commercial launch in Austin by early 2025. This week, the company will open its fully autonomous ride-hailing

This week, the company will open its fully autonomous ride-hailing service to certain members of the public in the city as part of an ongoing partnership with Uber. The service will be available via the Uber app across 37 square miles of the city, from Parker Lane and Montopolis in the south to Hyde Park and Tarrytown in the north. Waymo did not share how many vehicles would be involved in the trial, but the company told TechCrunch previously that Uber users would be hailing its fleet of Jaguar I-PACE AVs in Austin and Atlanta.

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