Uber executive Sachin Kansal has a reputation for dogfooding — the tactic of using one’s own products and services to root out problems and make improvements. As he ascended Uber’s executive ladder over the past eight years,

Uber is set to launch a new ride-hailing service using self-driving cars in Austin, Texas – the backyard of Elon Musk ’s Tesla. The autonomous option is a collaboration between Uber and Waymo, a leading robotaxi company.

Unlike Waymo's deployments in LA, San Francisco, and Phoenix, Waymos in Austin are available exclusively through the Uber app.

Riders are given the opportunity to opt out for a ride with a driver. Once inside, passengers buckle up, press "start my ride" on the screen and enjoy the futuristic experience to their destination. Khosrowshahi told "GMA" that Uber plans to expand its Waymo offerings in Atlanta and other cities soon.

Beginning Tuesday, rideshare hailers on Uber in Austin, Texas, can call a driverless Waymo, from Google’s parent company, Alphabet, for the first time. Travelers will be able to book rides ...

Starting today, the fully autonomous Waymo One ride service is available exclusively to customers in Austin, Texas through the