Latest Waymo News
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Waymo and Swiss Re Analyse Safety Benefits of Autonomous Vehicles
In its latest study with reinsurance company, Swiss Re, Waymo compared the safety of its autonomous vehicles to human drivers.
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Waymo to Undergo Testing in Tokyo
Waymo has announced that a new round of testing for its autonomous vehicle system will take place imminently in Tokyo, Japan.
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US: Moove to Manage Waymo Autonomous Vehicles
Waymo has partnered with Moove to manage and dispatch its fully autonomous fleet in Phoenix from 2025 and Miami from 2026.
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Waymo and Uber to Bring Autonomous Ride-Hailing to Austin and Atlanta
Waymo and Uber have announced an expanded partnership to launch autonomous ride-hailing services in Austin and Atlanta.
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Waymo Opens Autonomous Ride-Hailing Service to All in San Francisco
Waymo has begun offering autonomous ride-hailing services to everyone in San Francisco.
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Waymo and Uber Eats Launch Autonomous Deliveries in Phoenix
As part of Waymo's ongoing partnership with Uber, it has launched an autonomous Uber Eats delivery service in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Waymo Expands Autonomous Ride Hailing to Los Angeles and Austin
Waymo is expanding its operations to offer fully autonomous ride-hailing services in Austin and Los Angeles.
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Waymo Voluntarily Recalls Outdated Software
Robotaxi operator, Waymo has voluntarily filed a recall report with the NHTSA for the previous software used on its fleet.
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Waymo Commences Rider-Only Testing on Freeways in Phoenix
Waymo has announced the start of rider-only testing for its fully autonomous passenger cars on freeways in Phoenix.
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Insurance Claims Data Highlights Safety Benefits of Autonomous Vehicles
Waymo and insurance company, Swiss Re have published research on the safety benefits of autonomous vehicles compared to human drivers.
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Cruise and Waymo to Expand Robotaxi Operations in San Francisco
The California Public Utilities Commission's (CPUC) has voted in favour of Cruise and Waymo expanding robotaxi operations in San Francisco.
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Waymo Launches Autonomous Ride-Hailing Service in Austin
Waymo is officially launching its autonomous ride-hailing service in Austin, Texas following a successful trial period.
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Waymo to Halt Autonomous Trucking Timeline to Prioritise Ride-Hailing
Waymo has announced plans to sideline its work on autonomous trucking operations to increase its focus on the ride-hailing industry.
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Waymo Autonomous Vehicles to Be Available on Uber App
Waymo and Uber have announced a new multi-year strategic partnership to make the autonomous Waymo Driver available on the Uber platform.
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Waymo to Trial Autonomous Operations in Austin, Texas
Waymo has announced plans to test its fifth-generation autonomous driver on the Jaguar I-PACE platform in Austin Texas.
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Weather Research to Improve Waymo Driver System
Waymo is investing in understanding weather and its impact on autonomous driving, by having its vehicles act as 'mobile weather stations'.