operate entirely autonomous vehicles in urban areas across the nation. Among these cities are Atlanta, Austin, and New York City. If you’re unaware, Waymo is a ride-hailing platform, akin to a taxi service, mainly accessible through the Waymo app. However, based on the location, you can arrange for a Waymo cab via Uber. You request a ride, and it will transport you to your desired location, without the need for drivers. The company claims that Waymo vehicles have autonomously navigated public roads for over 100 million miles and have successfully conducted more than 10 million paid rides. Therefore, it is no surprise that the company is expanding into at least three additional U.S. cities.
In November, the Waymo blog reported that users will soon be able to hail Waymo self-driving taxis in Las Vegas, San Diego, and Detroit. However, local residents won’t have access to the service initially. The blog mentions that the autonomous vehicles must first familiarize themselves with “[Detroit’s] historic streets” before they can serve passengers. Meanwhile, operations in Las Vegas are expected to commence in December, while San Diego will not be approved until next year. Waymo has also revealed plans to expand to London in 2026, marking the company’s debut operating city in Europe. Waymo has already made international strides in Tokyo, although residents in Japan cannot hail a ride just yet. The company has made significant advancements since 2020, when it launched fully autonomous rides for the public in Phoenix. If you are in or near the mentioned cities, you may soon have the opportunity to experience one of the groundbreaking autonomous rides to and from various locations.
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