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Waymo's automated vehicle rides are no longer accessible through the Uber app in Phoenix, marking the end of their pilot program. This decision raises questions about Uber's future role in the self-driving vehicle market, as the company continues to partner with various autonomous vehicle developers.
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- Waymo's automated vehicle rides are no longer available via the Uber app in Phoenix, Arizona.
- The pilot program was limited to just over a dozen vehicles and aimed to gather insights for future expansions.
- Uber has partnerships with multiple autonomous vehicle developers, excluding Tesla, and has scaled its operations in Austin and Atlanta.
- Waymo's autonomous vehicles will continue to operate in Phoenix, focusing on deliveries through DoorDash.
- Waymo plans to offer its robotaxi services through Lyft in Nashville later this year without exclusivity.
- The pilot program in Phoenix concluded about a month ago, as noted by an industry researcher.
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