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107 Interestana reports mention Waymo, newest first. Each is summarised from the original reporting and links back to its publisher.
Waymo, the autonomous vehicle subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., has announced a significant expansion of its ride-hailing service, extending its operations into 18 new counties across California. This strategic move is projected to significantly increase the company's service area and customer…
Waymo has secured approval from California regulators to significantly expand its fully driverless robotaxi service, marking the largest expansion to date for the company. The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has granted Waymo permission to operate and charge…
Waymo, the self-driving technology company, has amassed a significant fleet of its Ojai robotaxis at its manufacturing facility in Mesa, Arizona. An aerial count revealed that 684 of these new Ojai vehicles are finished and prepared for deployment, representing 72%…
Waymo co-CEO Dmitri Dolgov has articulated a detailed technical argument explaining why relying solely on cameras is insufficient for achieving full self-driving autonomy. Dolgov asserted that camera-only systems encounter a critical limitation he termed "weak sensing," which imposes a safety…
Waymo, the autonomous vehicle subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., has introduced its Ojai in-car experience, a significant upgrade designed to transform the passenger journey in its robotaxis. This new system aims to make rides feel less like a traditional taxi service…
Waymo has integrated Google's Gemini AI assistant into its Ojai robotaxis, marking the first deployment of this advanced AI within the company's autonomous vehicles. This integration aims to enhance the passenger experience by providing a more intuitive and interactive in-car…
Baidu's autonomous driving unit, Apollo Go, initiated robotaxi road testing in London on March 18, 2024, marking its entry into the European market. This expansion into the UK capital sees Apollo Go collaborating with two prominent ride-hailing platforms simultaneously: Uber…
Waymo's autonomous vehicle fleet operating in Austin, Texas, has encountered a significant issue with its self-driving cars frequently parking illegally, resulting in substantial financial penalties. Hundreds of Waymo's robotaxis have been observed and ticketed for parking violations across the city.
Waymo's fleet of autonomous vehicles operating in Austin, Texas, has accumulated a significant number of parking citations, totaling 83 tickets and amounting to $9,325 in fines. This situation underscores a recurring operational challenge for autonomous vehicle (AV) companies: the potential…
Waymo's autonomous electric taxis are involved in 68% fewer crashes than the average human driver, according to a new report from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The IIHS also found that Waymo vehicles experienced lower-severity crashes on average.
Firefighters in San Francisco were forced to move a Waymo autonomous vehicle themselves on Tuesday after it obstructed their access to an emergency call. The incident occurred when emergency services were responding to a call at a residential property…