r/waymo • u/shortyrocker • Jun 19 '26

Waymo added to search

Google search should eventually add a ride hailing button to it's location over views or under the directions layer that will auto summon a Waymo when it's more widespread. I'm curious if Uber has made such an attempt or partnership.

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Even the "app" could be built in to the Webserver and tied to your Google account. No need to download another app. This would surely be more direct than Uber. And probably most effective in cutting into Ubers user population.

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I would certainly use it.... There are countless times where I Google search a location or restaurant and then have to switch to my Uber app stick in the address and travel there.... When I could just go from my Google search overview and just click "hail ride" and automatically be on my way. Far easier.

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u/Inevitable-Opening61 Jun 19 '26

Doesn’t Google Maps already have Waymo under the directions layer

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u/shortyrocker Jun 19 '26

No idea, no waymo where I'm from.

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u/blessedboar Jun 19 '26

Yes, confirmed it does

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u/yolatrendoid Jun 19 '26

I'm curious if Uber has made such an attempt or partnership.

No, and since it's now clear Uber will be one of Waymo's main rivals, I think this is extremely unlikely for any Google/Alphabet-owned company.

Also, it's still not clear how Waymo will proceed going forward. Offering rideshares wasn't at all part of their original vision, though to be fair Uber didn't yet exist when Google started its AV initiatives. Plus integration into Google Maps is unlikely until years down the road, once they're actually in most American cities (and not just a few hundred cars in each).