Uber launches Waymo rides in Austin, operating within a 37-square-mile area, including Hyde Park and Downtown; in August 2024, Waymo had ~700 vehicles total

Today’s the day: Waymo’s unlikely partnership with Uber is now live in Austin, Texas. The former rivals have joined forces in the hopes of accelerating the transition to autonomous vehicles, and as of today, any Austin resident with a desire to take a trip in a fully driverless robotaxi can open…