Latest Waymo News
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Waymo: Autonomous Vehicles Still Depend on Seeing the World Clearly
At AutoSens, Simon Verghese at Waymo, emphasised that autonomous driving remains fundamentally dependent on sensor data.
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Waymo to Repurpose Robotaxi EV Batteries for Grid Storage
Waymo has announced a programme to repurpose retired electric vehicle batteries from its robotaxi fleet with B2U Storage Solutions.
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Waymo and Waze Launch Pilot to Share Pothole Data with Cities
Waymo and Waze have announced a pilot programme designed to provide cities with additional data on potholes.
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Waymo Begins Fully Autonomous Operations with Sixth-Generation Driver
Waymo has commenced fully autonomous operations using its sixth-generation Waymo Driver.
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Waymo Announces Autonomous Rides to San Francisco International Airport
Waymo has begun offering autonomous ride hailing services both to and from San Francisco International Airport.
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Waymo Begins Operation in Miami
Waymo has officially begun welcoming the first public riders to its fully autonomous ride-hailing service in Miami.
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Waymo Reflects on Operations During San Francisco Power Outage
Waymo has outlined how its autonomous vehicle service operated during a widespread power outage in San Francisco in December 2025.
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Waymo to Launch in Las Vegas, Detroit and San Diego
Waymo has announced plans to expand its autonomous ride-hailing service to three new US cities in 2026: Las Vegas, Detroit and San Diego.
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Waymo to Introduce Autonomous Ride-Hailing Services in London
Waymo has announced the introduction of its fully autonomous ride-hailing service in London – starting in 2026.
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US: Via & Waymo Partner for Launch of AVs in Local Public Transit Networks
Via & Waymo have announced a strategic partnership that will allow government agencies to introduce Waymo’s ride-hailing service.
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Lyft and Waymo to Launch Autonomous Ride Hailing in Nashville
Lyft and Waymo have confirmed a new partnership to expand autonomous ride-hailing services to Nashville, beginning in 2026.
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Waymo Granted Permit to Operate at San José International Airport
Waymo has been granted approval to operate autonomous ride-hailing vehicles at San José Mineta International Airport (SJC).
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Waymo Granted Permit to Test Autonomous Vehicles in New York City
Waymo has received approval from the city's Department of Transportation (DOT) to test the first autonomous vehicles (AV) in New York City.
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Waymo and Uber Launch Autonomous Ride-Hailing Services in Atlanta
Uber is now offering users autonomous ride-hailing services in Atlanta, Georgia, through its collaboration with Waymo.
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Waymo Details Criteria for Safe Deployment of Autonomous Vehicles
Waymo has released a paper outlining its processes for determining whether its autonomous driving technology is ready for deployment.
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Toyota Partners with Waymo for Advancement in Autonomous Driving Deployment
Toyota has reached a preliminary agreement with Waymo to explore future collaborations for autonomous driving technologies.
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Waymo to Launch Autonomous Ride-Hailing Service in Washington, D.C.
Waymo has announced that its autonomous ride-hailing service, Waymo One, will begin operations in Washington, D.C., in 2026.
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Waymo Highlights Role of Autonomous Vehicles in Tourism
Waymo has published research highlighting how the expansion of autonomous transport services is influencing the tourism industry.
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Uber Launches Waymo Autonomous Ride Services in Austin
Waymo and Uber have formed a partnership to bring autonomous vehicle (AV) ride booking to Austin, Texas.
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Waymo Publishes New Report on Drivership Concept
Waymo has presented a report on a new concept that evaluates driving quality through exhibited driving behaviour & societal expectations.
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Waymo Launches Public Transit Credit Programme in Los Angeles
Waymo has introduced a transit credit pilot programme in Los Angeles, providing incentives for riders connecting to public transit stations.
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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.