Uber CEO brushes off reports of a Waymo break-up

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi dismissed concerns that Uber’s relationship with Waymo is weakening after the companies ended their Phoenix partnership. He said Uber and Waymo remain committed to operating together in Austin and Atlanta, calling the on-the-ground partnership very strong.

The comments suggest Uber still sees autonomous vehicles as a strategic complement to its ride-hailing network rather than a near-term threat. Continued cooperation with Waymo in multiple cities could help normalize robotaxi access through mainstream mobility apps while the sector tests market-by-market economics.