Waymo and Uber have officially parted ways in Phoenix, ending a nearly three-year experiment that let Uber riders hail autonomous Waymo vehicles through the Uber app. The option is now labeled “not yet available” on Uber’s platform.
The integration launched in October 2023, after being announced in May 2023. It let Phoenix-area riders request a driverless Waymo vehicle the same way they’d call a regular Uber. Both companies have confirmed the arrangement is over as of late June 2026.
From partners to rivals
When the deal was struck, Waymo had the self-driving technology and Uber had the massive rider network. Combining them in Phoenix, where Waymo’s operational area spanned over 180 square miles, seemed like a natural fit. Waymo has since expanded to secure a presence in 10 US markets by 2026, building out its own rider-facing app and brand in the process.
Uber, meanwhile, has been investing in its own autonomous capabilities through partnerships with firms like Lucid and Nuro.
