Waymo plans to start testing autonomous vehicles in 10 new cities this year, starting with Las Vegas and San Diego, according to The Verge. Although this doesn’t mean the company will launch commercial operations in any of these cities — or even test them in autonomous mode. Waymo told The Verge it will send less than 10 AVs to each city, where they will be manually driven.
The news comes a few hours before Tesla’s 2024 fourth-quarter earnings call, where investors will be listening for updates to the automaker’s robotaxi and self-driving initiatives.
Waymo is already operating a commercial robotaxi service in three cities — Phoenix, San Francisco, and Los Angeles — with plans to launch in Austin, Atlanta, and Miami this year.
The Alphabet-owned company has not confirmed if it will launch a robotaxi service in any of the cities it tests in this year. Usually, Waymo sends a limited human-driven fleet to test across a broad range of city and driving conditions and get a sense of how its system adapts to new environments.
In 2024, Waymo tested its vehicles in Michigan and upstate New York to test its technology in harsher winter conditions.
In exciting news for autonomous driving enthusiasts, Waymo is reportedly set to expand its fleet of robotaxis to 10 new cities in 2025. The self-driving technology company, owned by Alphabet Inc., has been at the forefront of developing and testing autonomous vehicles for years.
With successful trials in cities like Phoenix, Arizona and Mountain View, California, Waymo is now looking to bring its robotaxi service to a wider audience. The expansion is expected to bring more options for commuters looking for a convenient and eco-friendly way to get around town.
As Waymo continues to fine-tune its self-driving technology and improve safety features, more and more people are eager to experience the future of transportation firsthand. With the promise of reduced traffic congestion, fewer accidents, and increased accessibility for those with mobility issues, the potential benefits of autonomous vehicles are vast.
Stay tuned for updates on Waymo’s expansion plans and get ready to hail a robotaxi in your city soon!
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