General Motors has halted its investment in Cruise, signaling a shift away from the robotaxi race.
Tesla and Waymo are considered the frontrunners in the autonomous taxi space due to their progress with self-driving technology.
GM's decision is seen as a recognition that other companies like Waymo and Tesla have better technology and a more appealing market.
Chinese companies like Baidu's Apollo continue to make strides, but only a few companies are expected to dominate the western autonomous ride-sharing market.