Waymo begins testing robot taxis in Atlanta
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Alphabet-owned Waymo has begun testing its unmanned robot taxis in Atlanta, Georgia. This is yet another city added to the ever-expanding testing and deployment region of Waymo's service.
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In the coming months, Waymo will enlist several hand-driven vehicles in Atlanta to gather mapping data and familiarise itself with traffic conditions. The company then plans to test its fully autonomous, driverless robotaxis.
Winter in Buffalo ❄️????, Spring in DC ????????️, and summer in Atlanta ☀️????!
- Waymo (@Waymo) April 16, 2024
We're taking the #WaymoDriver to the ATL as we continue evaluating how our system generalises to different environments and new experiences. Read about our cross-country training programme:... pic.twitter.com/ORNxAbjJ3A
Georgia has little to no regulation of unmanned vehicles, allowing Waymo to deploy its technology. Company spokesperson Sandy Karp said that they are focused on scaling their Waymo One service in the cities where they operate, continuing to promote autonomous technology in a safe and responsible manner.
Waymo has made major strides in geographic expansion of its services in recent months. In early April, the company officially launched paid robotaxi rides in Los Angeles, and in March it received approval for a commercial service in San Francisco. Waymo also offers rides to and from the Phoenix airport.
The addition of Atlanta as a test city further strengthens Waymo's leadership position in the unmanned car-taxi market.
Source: @Waymo, TechCrunch
