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Waymo launches driverless rides for employees in Austin

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Waymo launches driverless rides for employees in Austin

Waymo, the autonomous vehicle company, will begin allowing its self-driving cars to operate in Austin without a safety operator behind the wheel. The company will first shuttle its employees around a specific area of the city before opening up the program to the public. This follows Waymo's recent approval to start charging for rides in expanded territories in Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area. Waymo has not provided a specific timeline for offering autonomous rides to the citizens of Austin and will become the fourth city where its autonomous vehicles will be in operation.

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Waymo robotaxi to begin driverless services for employees in Austin

Reuters · 1y ago

Waymo robotaxi to begin driverless services for employees in Austin

Alphabet's self-driving car subsidiary, Waymo, announced that it will launch driverless passenger services for its employees in Austin, Texas, starting Wednesday. The services will cover 43 square miles of the city and will be extended to the public in the future, making Austin the fourth city where Waymo offers its ride-hailing program, Waymo One. The expansion comes as Waymo's key competitor, Cruise, has suspended operations following a pedestrian-dragging accident. Waymo recently received approval from the California Public Utilities Commission to start its driverless robotaxi services in Los Angeles and nearby cities.

Waymo robotaxi to begin driverless services for employees in Austin

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Waymo robotaxi to begin driverless services for employees in Austin

Alphabet's autonomous driving division, Waymo, announced plans to launch driverless passenger services in Austin, Texas for its employees. The expansion comes as rival company Cruise, owned by General Motors, suspended its US operations following a pedestrian accident. Waymo will initially offer services in 43 square miles of the city, including downtown Austin, and plans to open its ride-hailing program, Waymo One, to the public at a later date. This move marks Austin as Waymo's fourth ride-hailing city, joining San Francisco, Phoenix, and Los Angeles. Waymo has obtained approval from the California Public Utilities Commission to provide fully driverless robotaxi services in Los Angeles and nearby cities. Both Waymo and Cruise have faced challenges and criticisms related to collisions and public backlash.

Waymo to launch commercial robotaxi service in Austin by end of the year

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Waymo to launch commercial robotaxi service in Austin by end of the year

Waymo, the self-driving car division of Alphabet, will launch its robotaxi service in Los Angeles this week and in Austin by the end of the year. The service will allow the public to hail a ride in a driverless car through the Waymo One app, with rides initially being free in Los Angeles before transitioning to a paid service. Waymo has been testing its autonomous vehicles extensively in both cities and already operates commercial services in Phoenix and San Francisco. In California, the company had to obtain permits from the state's Department of Motor Vehicles and Public Utilities Commission.

Waymo has grown 20-fold in under two years: Google CEO Sundar Pichai

Economic Times

Economic Times · 6m ago

Waymo has grown 20-fold in under two years: Google CEO Sundar Pichai

Waymo, Alphabet's self-driving unit, now operates over 200,000 robotaxi rides weekly, marking 20-fold growth in under two years, according to Google CEO Sundar Pichai. Currently active in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Phoenix, Waymo plans to expand to Austin, Atlanta, and Miami. Collaborating with Uber, they aim to launch commercial services in Austin and Atlanta by 2025. Uber will manage vehicle logistics, while Waymo maintains technology oversight, with potential competition from Tesla envisioned.

Waymo can now charge for robotaxi rides in LA and on San Francisco freeways

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Waymo can now charge for robotaxi rides in LA and on San Francisco freeways

Waymo has received approval from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to operate a commercial robotaxi service in Los Angeles, the San Francisco Peninsula, and on San Francisco freeways. This approval allows Waymo to charge for rides in these expanded areas and grants access to new territory, including San Francisco International Airport. The CPUC's decision comes after a 120-day review period and the receipt of 81 responses and five protests. Waymo has already been operating a commercial service in San Francisco and offering free driverless rides in parts of Los Angeles.

Waymo to start offering free driverless robotaxi services in Los Angeles

Reuters · 1y ago

Waymo to start offering free driverless robotaxi services in Los Angeles

Alphabet's Waymo has announced it will offer free driverless robotaxi services to select members of the public in Los Angeles, starting this week. The company received approval from the California Public Utilities Commission to start its ride-hailing program, Waymo One, in Los Angeles. Initially covering 63 square miles from Santa Monica to downtown LA, the service will be free for riders while Waymo gradually onboards its waitlist of over 50,000 people. The company plans to expand operations in Los Angeles and eventually transition to paid services. Waymo also plans to launch in Austin later this year.

Alphabet's Waymo closes $5.6 billion funding to expand autonomous ride-hailing service

Economic Times

Economic Times · 10m ago

Alphabet's Waymo closes $5.6 billion funding to expand autonomous ride-hailing service

Alphabet's self-driving unit, Waymo, has secured $5.6 billion in funding led by parent company Google. The investment will help Waymo expand its autonomous ride-hailing service, Waymo One, in cities including San Francisco, Phoenix, Los Angeles, Austin, and Atlanta. The funding round saw participation from existing investors such as Andreessen Horowitz, Fidelity, Silver Lake, and Tiger Global. Waymo has spent years testing autonomous vehicles and is now offering paid rides to the public in select locations. This investment comes as automakers and technology companies continue to invest in autonomous ride-hailing services despite regulatory challenges.

Tech - Weekly News Recap: May 19-25 | DeepNewz

Business Bytes

Business Bytes · 3m ago

Tech - Weekly News Recap: May 19-25 | DeepNewz

This week in tech, Alphabet's Waymo received approval to expand its driverless service to San Jose, while Google partnered with Xreal and Warby Parker to develop Android XR glasses. Robinhood proposed a framework for tokenized assets, potentially transforming Wall Street. Nvidia explored investing in PsiQuantum, emphasizing interest in quantum computing. Additionally, Tesla plans to launch a robotaxi service in Austin, Qualcomm aims to enhance AI tasks in data centers, and Google introduced real-time speech translation via Google Meet.

Tesla's Robotaxis finally hit the streets — USP, roadblocks and more

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2m ago

Tesla's Robotaxis finally hit the streets — USP, roadblocks and more

Tesla has launched its first robotaxi pilot in Austin, Texas, deploying a fleet of 10-20 fully autonomous Model Y vehicles. Offering rides at $4.20, this marks Tesla’s entry into the self-driving ride-hailing market against competitors like Waymo. Unlike Waymo’s sensor-based system, Tesla relies solely on cameras and an all-new software. However, safety concerns have been raised, particularly from Texas Democrats, urging a delay until safety regulations are in place.

Uber ties up with Avride for food deliveries, robotaxi rides

Economic Times

Economic Times · 10m ago

Uber ties up with Avride for food deliveries, robotaxi rides

- Uber is partnering with autonomous technology startup Avride for food deliveries and robotaxi services. - This partnership expands Uber's network of self-driving technology partners, which includes Waymo, Cruise, and WeRide. - Avride's sidewalk robots will be used for Uber Eats deliveries in Austin, Dallas, and Jersey City, with plans to expand to more cities. - Avride and Uber plan to launch robotaxi rides in Dallas next year, giving customers the option to choose between a delivery robot or an autonomous vehicle. - Avride, based in Austin, was founded in 2017 and has already made 200,000 deliveries across five countries. - The partnership aims to expand the fleet of Avride robots within Uber Eats and launch a robotaxi service in the future.

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