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Ahead of Protests, Waymo Scales Back Robotaxi Service Nationwide
Waymo spokesperson Sandy Karp confirmed the service pause and adjustments but declined to comment further. There is no indication how long the service changes will last. The adjustments will affect ...
How Waymo got the edge on the competition and Tesla's robotaxi (so far)
While Tesla is on the verge of starting a new chapter, Alphabet’s Waymo has been quietly providing actual paid robotaxi rides to customers in San Francisco, Phoenix, Los Angeles, and Austin, where ...
Waymo rides cost more than Uber or Lyft — and people are paying anyway
A new analysis done by ride-hailing aggregator Obi shows Waymos cost more especially on shorter trips. They also have longer ...
I rode in a driverless Waymo in San Francisco and it was smarter than most human drivers
For the first time, I took a ride in a driverless car. Is it safe? How does it work? And when will something this futuristic ...
Waymo leads autonomous taxi race in the U.S.
Waymo's autonomous vehicles have become part of the everyday landscape in a growing number of US cities, serving as safe ...
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Waymo Hiring For a "Public Affairs Specialist" in Los Angeles While People Are Settings Its Cars on Fire
Waymo is hiring a "community and public affairs specialist" — at the same time that the company's self-driving vehicles were ...
I travelled alone in a driverless taxi – it’s a game changer for single women like me
A SLEEK white car approached me, gliding towards the pavement as a flashing green beacon like an old fashion police light ...
It’s Robotaxi Summer. Buckle Up.
The question is whether the cost can come down to make robotaxis profitable—and competitive with Ubers, public transit, and ...