Santa Monica residents protest Waymo's AV charging stations due to noise and disruption. City orders halt to overnight operations. Finding suitable AV charging locations is a growing challenge.
The driverless auto market is rapidly expanding, with Waymo leading the charge. Waymo plans to offer driverless rides in at least 20 cities globally, expanding beyond Phoenix, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.
Waymo plans to launch its autonomous taxi service in New York City, posing a significant challenge due to the city's chaotic environment and unique obstacles. A testing license has been requested.
Waymo and Toyota discuss a partnership to expand self-driving car technology to personally owned vehicles, aiming for enhanced road safety and improved mobility. Focus on autonomous driving, future tech.
GM pauses BrightDrop van production. Tariffs may significantly increase auto costs. Waymo robotaxis gain popularity via Uber in Austin, signaling autonomous vehicle growth. Structural change ahead.
Alphabet had announced earlier in the month that it had expanded its driverless Waymo service to anyone downtown, and I did not want to miss my opportunity to experience a bit of the long-awaited future.
