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Waymo expands driverless robotaxi service to 3 major US cities
Fox Business • • business
Key Points:
- Waymo has expanded its fully autonomous ride-hailing service to 14 cities, recently launching public rides in Denver, San Diego, and Tampa, with tens of thousands of people already signed up in these new markets.
- The company plans to gradually increase rider access before eventually opening the service to all users, aiming to provide safer, easier, and more accessible transportation nationwide.
- Colorado Governor Jared Polis praised the Denver launch for advancing clean mobility options and supporting the state's goals for cleaner air and economic growth.
- Waymo has spent months preparing for these launches by validating its technology locally, collaborating with first responders, and engaging community groups, citing safety data that shows significantly fewer serious crashes compared to human drivers.
- The company continues to rapidly expand, with plans to scale up services in California, launch in new U.S. cities, and enter the Munich, Germany market.
