Waymo Expands Robotaxi Service to 15 Cities by 2026

Waymo, Alphabets self-driving car company, is expanding its robotaxi service to Minneapolis, Tampa, and New Orleans, with plans to launch fully driverless operations in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Miami, and Orlando in the coming weeks. The company aims to have a total of fifteen cities operational by 2026, including Detroit, Denver, Las Vegas, Nashville, San Diego, Washington D.C., and London. Waymo will validate its technology in new cities before committing to a 2026 service launch, prioritizing safety over speed. The company has completed over ten million paid rides since 2020 and is preparing to tackle harsh winter conditions, with Minneapolis joining Denver and Detroit on its expansion list.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.