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Waymo hits 100,000 robotaxi rides in just one week
Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. Bottom line: Waymo's self-driving taxi service is finally back on the right path after overcoming regulatory setbacks in California earlier this summer. According to co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana, the company recently surpassed the 100,000 paid trips per week threshold. It's a significant
Waymo says its robotaxis are now making 50,000 paid trips every week
If you've been seeing more Waymo robotaxis recently in Phoenix, San Francisco and Los Angeles, that's because more and more people are hailing one for a ride. The Alphabet-owned company has announced on Twitter/X that it's now serving more than 50,000 paid trips every week across three cities. Waymo One operates 24/7 in parts of
Waymo gets approval to deploy its robotaxi service in Los Angeles
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has given Waymo permission to expand its robotaxi operations to Los Angeles and more locations in the San Francisco Peninsula despite opposition from local groups and government agencies. "Waymo may begin fared driverless passenger service operations in the specified areas of Los Angeles and the San Francisco Peninsula, effective
Waymo ‘laser-focusing’ on expanding Waymo One ride-hailing service
Waymo is focusing its “efforts and investment on ride-hailing” with Waymo One being the business priority going forward. The Alphabet company today cited the “tremendous momentum and substantial commercial opportunity [it’s] seeing on the ride-hailing front.” In Phoenix, Waymo One offers paid trips, while late-stage testing in San Francisco continues. Testing is underway in Los