Waymo intends to expand its self-driving vehicle fleet to 20,000 by next year, according to a report.
Waymo Plans Major Expansion of Robotaxi Fleet Waymo is reportedly set to significantly expand its robotaxi fleet, aiming to increase the number of vehicles to 20,000 by the end of next year. This ambitious plan appears to be a key part of the Alphabet-owned company’s efforts to grow its presence across the country. The self-driving […]
Waymo has purchased thousands of cars made in China to grow its robotaxi fleet in the US.
Waymo has placed a sizable order for thousands of electric vehicles manufactured in China, aiming to quickly grow its robotaxi fleet across the nation. This bold move is raising alarms among U.S. lawmakers regarding potential national security risks and fairness in competition. The company’s blue “Ojai” vans, which are already operating in cities like Los […]
Waymo robotaxi accidents decrease by 41% in LA County
Waymo’s self-driving cars have been involved in 440 crash incidents reported throughout Los Angeles County. Interestingly, despite this number, the company has seen a significant 41% drop in its reported collision rate. This reduction is mainly due to changes in federal regulations that allowed them to stop reporting certain minor accidents. Between October 2024 and […]
Minneapolis council member ridiculed for claiming Waymo is harming cats
A member of the Minneapolis City Council recently found himself the target of online ridicule after advocating for “cat lovers.” He claimed that Waymo’s self-driving cars are harming cats and pushed for regulations requiring human drivers in these autonomous vehicles. “I’ll just say it—cats have been killed, and it’s been by these self-driving cars,” Jason […]
Waymo alerts police about teenage passengers after finding a loaded AR-style ‘ghost gun’
Minors Arrested in Self-Driving Waymo Incident In San Francisco, two minors were taken into custody while riding in a Waymo self-driving vehicle after the company discovered a firearm inside. Waymo acted quickly, pulling the car over and informing the police, who found a loaded, AR-style “ghost gun.” According to Waymo, the decision to halt the […]
Waymo introduces a backup computer system for its self-driving robotaxi
You climb into the back seat of a Waymo, and as the doors close, you notice there’s no one in the driver’s seat. It’s an odd feeling for some, this realization that the car is entirely self-driven. And then, perhaps a nagging question arises: what if the computer that’s supposed to navigate suddenly malfunctions? Waymo […]
Waymo obtains permission to grow its robotaxi service in California
Waymo Expands Self-Driving Ride-Hailing Service in California Waymo announced on Friday its plans to extend its self-driving ride-hailing service in California, specifically targeting Northern and Southern regions with two new major markets. The Alphabet subsidiary aims to introduce its robotaxi services to Sacramento and San Diego while also enhancing existing operations in the San Francisco […]
Waymo receives approval for significant growth of its robotaxi services in California.
California has just authorized Waymo to expand its driverless ride-hailing service across both Northern and Southern parts of the state. On Friday, the company shared that it will be introducing robotaxis in Sacramento and San Diego and will also broaden its reach in Los Angeles and the Bay Area. Earlier in the previous year, the […]
SF calls for federal action on Waymo after July 4 traffic chaos
Federal Bill Aims to Regulate Self-Driving Cars in San Francisco City officials in San Francisco are supporting a federal initiative aimed at regulating rogue self-driving vehicles. This follows a chaotic Fourth of July, when thousands of Waymo cars congested the streets, leaving many people stranded and forced to walk home. Representative Kevin Mullin (D-Calif.) has […]
Waymo self-driving car encounters lit fireworks in San Francisco
During the Fourth of July weekend in San Francisco, passengers in a Waymo self-driving car were understandably alarmed when their vehicle drove into lit fireworks on the street. Video recordings from the scene captured their astonishment as the car approached the fireworks, which were about to be ignited. In one clip, a person on the […]