Related: These parents shun Uber for Waymo for a built-in safety feature Of the move, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said “With Waymo’s technology and Uber’s proven platform, we’re excited to introduce our customers to a future of transportation that is increasingly electric and autonomous.

"This is not some far-off mythical situation. It's literally five, six months away," Musk said in late January. In Austin, where residents have input on everything from the size of the police department to zoning in their neighborhoods,

Uber is shifting into a new gear in Austin, Texas where its ride-hailing service will begin dispatching self-driving cars to pick up passengers looking for a way to get around that city.

February numbers show the U.S. electric-car maker is struggling to attract buyers in the region. Mr. Musk’s politics aren’t helping.

Waymo started providing robotaxi rides via the Uber app in Austin, Texas, on Tuesday. TakeAway Points: On Tuesday, Waymo started using the Uber app to provide robotaxi trips in Austin, Texas. According to the report,

Liberals and government employees aren’t the only people angry with Elon Musk. Tesla’s plunging share price means many investors are angry, too.

Tesla has had a turbulent February. Marked by a significant stock decline and growing backlash to Elon Musk's political role.