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Waymo’s robotaxis hit NYC in test run — but locals, ex-mayor say hit the brakes: ‘Really bad idea’

The robots are here – kind of. The first driverless robotaxis hit the streets of the Big Apple as part of a test program with ...

How Waymo went from secret Google project to dominant robotaxi company

It's hard to stand on a sidewalk in San Francisco and not see a Waymo self-driving car pass by. But the road from dream to ...

Here Are the Hurdles Waymo Robotaxis Face in NYC

A full-scale launch in at least two boroughs is some time away, we suspect, as are the fleet requirements for such an ...

Driverless Waymo Vehicles To Face Toughest Challenge Yet: The Big Apple

Waymo has received approval to begin testing its driverless vehicles in New York City. NYC is the largest city in the country and by far the most ...

Tesla or Waymo? Here's where autonomous and automotive leaders stand.

Tesla and Waymo are gunning for robotaxi domination. CEOs and leaders in the automotive and autonomy space aren't unanimous ...
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SF’s Market Street Will no Longer be Car-free

The city will allow Waymo robotaxis and ride-hailing app vehicles to drive down the car-free stretch of Market Street as part ...
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Tesla Robotaxi vs. Waymo One Comparison Test! Which Self-Driving Taxi Feels Safer?

Today, the biggest player in the self-driving car space—at least among robotaxis—is Waymo, which has had services running in ...