StocksMedium•4 November 2026•
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Waymo to Terminate Uber Partnership in Austin and Atlanta by 2028
Key Facts
1Waymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana confirmed the company will split with Uber in the Austin and Atlanta markets starting in January 2028.
Waymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana confirmed the company will split with Uber in the Austin and Atlanta markets starting in January 2028. TechCrunch reported that the decision marks a shift toward independent service provision, as Waymo seeks to manage its own relationship with riders through its proprietary smartphone app.
UBER closed at $66.6 on November 3, 2026, with a session high of $66.96 and a low of $65.99. This strategic pivot follows feedback regarding the rider experience on the Uber platform, where users were often uncertain whether they would receive an autonomous vehicle or a human-driven car.