The future of food delivery just took a gearless turn in Phoenix as Uber Eats teams up with Waymo to start serving up meals with a side of automation. Beginning Wednesday, if you're looking to get your grub in and around Chandler, Tempe, or Mesa without the touch of human hands, Uber Eats is your go-to app. Some lucky customers within a 225-square-mile area could see their orders arrive via a driverless Waymo vehicle. This pilot program includes a variety of local eating joints from Princess Pita to Bosa Donuts, according to ABC 15.
Get ready to slowly adjust to watching your food arrive without a driver. Uber's latest move lets you opt for "Autonomous vehicles may deliver your order" at checkout, in a statement obtained by ABC 15. This strategic move follows Uber's sale of its autonomous-driving unit back in December 2020, as they were clawing back from a pandemic-induced financial hit, and refocusing on their delivery business.
Both Uber and Waymo are taking bold strides into a future where the dance of delivery does not necessarily involve the human touch, as reported by ABC 15. They first announced their star-crossed collaboration in May 2023, paving the road for autonomous rideshare services that hit the Phoenix streets in October. And now, they're edging closer still to redefining convenience with autonomous food delivery that promises to be as much about the journey as it is about the tasty destination.
