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Waymo expands self-driving taxis to more neighborhoods in California

David Ijaseun by David Ijaseun
August 7, 2024
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Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., announced on Tuesday the expansion of its autonomous ride-hailing services in California, specifically in Los Angeles and San Francisco. This move aims to meet the growing demand for driverless transportation in these bustling cities.

The Waymo One service will now cover additional areas in San Francisco, including Daly City, Broadmoor, and Colma. In Los Angeles, the service will expand to Marina del Rey, Mar Vista, Playa Vista, and parts of Hollywood, Chinatown, and Westwood.

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This announcement comes amid increasing competition in the autonomous vehicle industry. General Motors’ Cruise and Amazon’s Zoox are also investing heavily in driverless technology, despite facing regulatory challenges.

Alphabet’s Chief Financial Officer, Ruth Porat, highlighted the company’s $5 billion investment in Waymo over the coming years to support these ambitious expansion plans.

Last month, Waymo eliminated waiting lists in San Francisco, opening its services to the public just as it did in Phoenix, Arizona, four years ago.

The autonomous vehicle market is attracting significant investments as companies like Waymo, Uber, and Tesla look to the future. Uber reported a sixfold increase in trips using self-driving vehicles in the second quarter, thanks to partnerships with companies like Waymo for ride-sharing and food delivery services.

Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, has also been prioritising artificial intelligence and autonomous driving technology. “We believe autonomous driving and our AI initiatives are key to future growth,” Musk said, referencing Tesla’s broader technological ambitions, including robotaxis and the humanoid robot named Optimus.

Waymo’s expansion is a significant step in the broader adoption of autonomous vehicles, promising to reshape urban transportation and address the increasing demand for innovative mobility solutions.

Read more on Toyota partners GAC to launch self-driving EV in China by 2025

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