Uber Eats Launches Waymo Autonomous Deliveries in Phoenix

Uber Eats, in collaboration with Google’s Waymo, has expanded its services in Phoenix to include deliveries made by autonomous vehicles. This innovative step, building on the success of their autonomous ride-sharing partnership in Phoenix, marks a significant milestone in the evolution of delivery services.

Starting today, residents of Tempe, Mesa, and Chandler may see their Uber Eats orders arriving via a self-driving vehicle. This new service involves a select group of local merchants, including popular establishments such as Princess Pita, Filiberto’s, and BoSa Donuts, showcasing a commitment to integrating advanced technology with local business support.

The process for customers in the available service areas is straightforward:

• Users will be notified through the Uber Eats app with a message indicating that their order may be delivered by an autonomous vehicle.
• At checkout, customers have the option to opt-out of the autonomous delivery service if they prefer their delivery to be completed by a traditional courier.
• Upon the autonomous vehicle’s arrival, customers will receive a notification to retrieve their phone and unlock the vehicle to collect their items.
• This initiative not only emphasizes Uber and Waymo’s dedication to promoting zero-emission transportation options but also aims to foster innovation within the consumer and merchant communities in Phoenix and potentially beyond.

For those in the Phoenix area, this service promises a new and exciting way to receive their favorite meals, underlining the future potential of autonomous delivery in enhancing the delivery experience for consumers.

With the grid system in Phoenix, setting up Waymo for self-driving, including deliveries, is simpler than a city that’s full of turns and curves. That’s where Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system thrives, able to interpret any road using real-time cameras and AI.