Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi announced that the company is opening an “interest list” in Austin, Texas for users who want to be first in line for Waymo robotaxis. The service will cover 37 square miles in Austin and will be available through the Uber app. Waymo autonomous vehicles in Austin will be Jaguar iPace electric models labeled with both Waymo and Uber branding. Tesla also announced plans to launch a driverless ride-hailing business in Austin later this year. Texas allows for AV testing and operations on its roadways without special licenses or permits. Khosrowshahi is expected to discuss the impact of self-driving cars on Uber’s business strategy during an upcoming earnings call.
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