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Self-driving car company Waymo is going fully autonomous in San Diego, Las Vegas, Tampa, and Denver, removing human supervisors from behind the wheel. The expansion brings the total number of cities with driverless Waymo robotaxis to more than 10 across the United States.
Self-driving cars are finally crossing the Atlantic. Google's Waymo will launch robotaxis in London later this year, bringing autonomous rides to Europe for the first time.
Waymo is using Google's AI to simulate wild scenarios like tornados, floods, and rogue elephants to prepare self-driving cars for the unexpected. The breakthrough helps make autonomous vehicles safer without putting anyone at risk.
A close call on a London roundabout became an unexpected demonstration of autonomous vehicle safety technology in action. When a Waymo car detected a cyclist with right-of-way, its sensors kicked in and stopped the vehicle in time.
Self-driving cars just got a lot more useful for Bay Area travelers. Waymo's robotaxis can now pick up and drop off passengers at San Francisco International Airport after years of working toward this milestone.
Self-driving cars just made air travel easier in Texas. Waymo's autonomous vehicles now pick up and drop off passengers at San Antonio International Airport, marking a major milestone in bringing driverless technology to everyday transportation.
Self-driving cars just made their biggest leap yet. Waymo's driverless taxis now serve over 1,400 square miles across 11 US cities, proving autonomous vehicles are ready for the real world.
Self-driving car company Waymo just launched driverless taxi service in four more American cities, bringing its total to 10 metros where anyone can hail a ride with no human driver. The expansion shows autonomous vehicles are becoming a real transportation option for millions of people.
London is getting its first robotaxi service as Waymo begins testing 100 electric vehicles across the city. The tech could transform how millions of people get around while cutting traffic emissions.
Waymo's autonomous vehicles have driven 170 million miles and caused 92% fewer serious injury crashes than human drivers in the same conditions. Medical experts are calling it a potential public health breakthrough.
Waymo just launched a minivan-style robotaxi built from the ground up to be more comfortable, affordable, and rider-friendly than anything before it. After years of development and half a million weekly paid rides, the company is bringing lessons learned into a vehicle designed to finally make robotaxis work at scale.
Self-driving car leader Waymo is preparing a $2.5 billion order for 50,000 electric Hyundai vehicles by 2028, marking the biggest autonomous vehicle fleet deal in history. The move proves robotaxis are finally scaling beyond experimental stages into real-world mass deployment.
Self-driving car company Waymo confirmed its autonomous vehicles get help from remote human advisors who step in during tricky road situations. The disclosure is sparking important conversations about how to make robotaxis safer as they become part of everyday transportation.
Waymo just launched its most advanced self-driving system yet, bringing safer autonomous rides to more cities while cutting costs. After nearly 200 million fully autonomous miles, the tech is getting better and cheaper at the same time.
Starting this week, travelers at San Francisco International Airport can catch fully autonomous Waymo rides, making SFO one of the first major U.S. airports to embrace driverless transportation. The service marks a major milestone for both everyday convenience and road safety innovation.
Self-driving cars are getting a new job: pothole detectives. Waymo robotaxis are now scanning roads and alerting drivers through Waze before they hit those budget-busting bumps.
During a Congressional hearing, Waymo revealed its "self-driving" taxis receive guidance from human operators in the Philippines and other countries when they encounter tricky road situations. While this raises questions about autonomy, it shows companies are prioritizing safety by keeping humans in the loop.
Waymo's co-CEO told TED that fully self-driving cars aren't just cool tech – they could solve the crisis of fatal car accidents. The company's autonomous vehicles already operate in multiple cities, offering a glimpse of a safer future on our roads.
South Korea's Hyundai Motor is taking a massive leap into the future of transportation by partnering with Waymo to deliver 50,000 autonomous vehicles. The move signals a major shift as traditional automakers embrace AI-powered mobility solutions.
Self-driving car service Waymo is rolling out its autonomous ride-hailing to over 1,400 square miles across 11 American cities, with World Cup soccer fans about to get their first robotaxi experience. The expansion means millions more people can now catch a driverless ride for everything from grocery runs to late-night adventures.
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