Uber turns on Waymo as it pours $10B+ into owning robotaxi alternatives

Electrek
By Fred LambertMay 15, 2026, 10:20 am125 ptsTrending
Uber is publicly trashing its robotaxi partner Waymo while simultaneously investing more than $10 billion to build its own autonomous vehicle fleet with Rivian, Lucid, and Nuro. The ride-hailing giant’s executives have spent the last few months taking direct shots at Waymo’s technology and deployment…

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