Waymo's Expansion Spooks Uber — Is Lyft The Smarter AV Play?

Uber has long leaned on partnerships with Waymo, General Motors Co's GM Cruise, Nuro, and others to bring robotaxis into its ride-hail app. Despite aggressive backing, Waymo's latest expansion into Dallas— announced in conjunction with Avis—didn't include Uber, rattling the markets. Uber's shares slid over 3.5% as investors questioned whether Waymo might bypass it entirely in future deals. Read Also: The Button Women Riders Have Been Waiting For—Uber's Women-Matching Feature Arrives In The U.S. Lyft's Lean- ...