Waymo Launches Sixth-Generation Robotaxis in San Francisco and Los Angeles, Plans Expansion to 10 US Cities and London
Summary
Waymo deploys sixth-generation Ojai robotaxis with enhanced weather navigation to employees in San Francisco and Los Angeles, announcing expansion plans to 10 US cities and London while facing political scrutiny over Chinese-made vehicles in the rapidly growing $25+ billion robotaxi market.
Key Points
- Waymo deploys its sixth-generation Ojai robotaxis with more cost-effective parts and improved harsh weather navigation capabilities to employees in San Francisco and Los Angeles
- The Alphabet-owned company plans to extend service to public riders later this year and expand to 10 new U.S. cities plus London as its first international market
- Waymo faces GOP lawmakers' concerns over using Chinese-made Geely vehicles while competing against rivals like Tesla and Chinese companies in a robotaxi market projected to exceed $25 billion by 2030