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Uber teams up with Waymo to start selling driverless rides in Austin, Texas

Beginning Tuesday, rideshare users in Austin, Texas, can request a driverless Waymo vehicle through the Uber app, covering 37 square miles at no extra cost for up to four people.
Andrew Macdonald, Uber's senior vice president, stated that they believe autonomous vehicles are a good thing for the world as they expand market opportunities.
Nicole Gavel, Waymo's head of business development, described the partnership with Uber as an exciting step toward scaling safe autonomous technology.
Safety concerns arose from General Motors’ Cruise robotaxi operations, which were halted after incidents, prompting caution as the industry grows.

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