Uber turns on Waymo as it pours $10B+ into owning robotaxi alternatives

Uber is shifting its strategy by investing over $10 billion to develop its own autonomous vehicle fleet, distancing itself from its partner Waymo. Despite ongoing operations of Waymo vehicles on its platform, Uber executives have criticized Waymo's technology and deployment approach, indicating a significant pivot in their approach to robotaxi services. This move highlights the competitive landscape in the autonomous vehicle sector as companies vie for dominance.