Google’s Waymo Signals End to Uber Deal as Companies Clash Over Safety, Dirty Cars

Google’s Waymo Signals End to Uber Deal as Companies Clash Over Safety, Dirty Cars

Google's sister company and autonomous vehicle unit, Waymo, is reportedly exploring options to exit its partnership with Uber, signaling a deepening rift between the two tech giants as they fight for control over the future of ride-hailing. The development comes as Waymo has held internal discussions about severing its current agreements with Uber. The two companies have been at odds over issues such as safety and the quality of cars used in their services. Waymo has been critical of Uber's approach to autonomous driving, saying that the company's focus on speed and efficiency has compromised safety. Uber has responded by saying that Waymo's approach is too cautious and will not be able to compete with the company's aggressive expansion plans.