Waymo is getting ready to tackle Los Angeles’ freeways. How have the robotaxis fared so far?
The self-driving taxi company Waymo launched in Los Angeles in November, bringing roughly 100 autonomous vehicles to neighborhoods from Santa Monica to West Hollywood.
Waymo is coming to Los Angeles freeways, company announces
The California Public Utilities Commission approved Waymo's autonomous vehicle program in Los Angeles in March 2024. The service was expanded to the public in November. Aside from Los Angeles, the company also has driverless cars in San Francisco and Phoenix, with plans to expand to Austin, Atlanta and Miami.
Waymo begins testing robotaxis on LA freeways
Waymo robotaxis have become a common sight on Los Angeles surface streets. Now those driverless vehicles are heading to the city's network of freeways.
Group vandalizes Waymo robotaxi in Los Angeles’ Beverly Grove neighborhood, police say
A crowd of people damaged a Waymo vehicle near La Cienega Boulevard and West 3rd Street in Beverly Grove early Saturday, police said.
Waymo coming to LA freeways
Waymo is bringing autonomous vehicles to Los Angeles freeways, with rides available only to employees to start.
Driverless vehicles coming to Los Angeles freeways
Robotaxis are taking a big step for any young driver: They’re taking on Los Angeles freeways. Waymo vehicles, which have already been operating in Los Angeles, will now drive the freeways as well, though the service will be limited to employees of the company at first,
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However, the road tests don’t necessarily indicate that commercial services are being imminently planned in these locations.
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