Uber is launching self-driving rides in Austin, Texas, through a partnership with Waymo, expanding its robotaxi services beyond Phoenix, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Starting Tuesday, Uber passengers may be matched with a Waymo self-driving car, with the option to switch to a human-driven ride. The service will expand to Atlanta later this year. Waymo, averaging 200,000 weekly rides, plans further growth in Miami next year. Unlike Cruise, Waymo has maintained a strong safety record, ensuring regulatory confidence.