Robotaxi commercial service in Uber and Waymo is open to work in Atlanta

Waymo Robotaxis can now be welcomed in Atlanta via Uber. The two companies, which are already advanced “Waymo on Uber” service in Austin, He said on Tuesday that the commercial service will initially cover about 65 square miles in Atlanta.

The launch, if it succeeds, is preparing to pay the companies of the two companies. Uber, who was closed in partnerships with 18 self -governing companies, said it has an annual operating rate of 1.5 million flights in transportation and delivery on its network. Meanwhile, Waymo said it provides 250,000 paid robotics trips every week via Austin, Los Angeles, Phenix and San Francisco.

The addition of Atlanta to this list should add these numbers.

A company spokesman told Techcrunch that the Waymo fleet in Atlanta in “Dozens” and will be expanded in the end over time. Companies have already said that the joint fleet between Atlanta and Austin will grow into hundreds.

The “Waymo On Uber” service is a hybrid type where the robot and the compounds that a person move over. Uber users can set their preferences in the app to increase the chances of matching Waymo.

This structure is different from other markets in which Waymo operates. In those cities, the Dragon uses the Waymo One application for the robotaki environment.

When a Uber user is notified, Waymo has been identical, they can choose to accept or switch to a human transport trip. Once Robotaxi arrives, RIDERS will use the Uber app to unlock the car, open the trunk, and start the trip.

The companies said that Robotaxi Rides would cost the same Uberx, Uber Comfort or Uber Comfort Electric, led by human being.

“Waymo on Uber” service divides the responsibilities of owning and operating a fleet of driver’s vehicles. Uber deals with charging, maintaining and cleaning independent cars, as well as the management ofrobutxi access through their application. Meanwhile, Waymo monitors technology and independent operations, including road assistance and certain aspects of the contestant support.

Last September, Uber and Waymo announced plans for Provide the Robotaxi service In Austin and Atlanta in early 2025 as part of an expanded partnership. In March The show started “Waymo on Uber” Robotaxi service in Austin. Waymo has more than 100 robots in its trade fleet in Austin, according to the company.