Waymo reportedly mulling a breakup with Uber

Waymo is reportedly considering ending or reducing its partnership with Uber as the two autonomous-driving rivals drift apart. Uber said the current contract covering Waymo robotaxis in Austin and Atlanta runs until May 2028, but Waymo has already told Uber it plans to launch robotaxis on its own app in those markets starting in January 2028. The move follows the companies’ split in Phoenix earlier in 2026 and comes amid growing tensions, including public criticism from Uber executives and broader policy disputes over robotaxi regulation. The article suggests increasing competitive pressure in the autonomous ride-hailing market, but it does not indicate an immediate financial impact beyond signaling a strategic breakup.