Waymo robotaxis expand operations, paving the way for driverless future
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Self-driving robotaxis are already a reality in two U.S. cities and could soon become even more widespread, with Waymo leading the way as one of the prominent companies in the field.
Waymo's app-based, ride-hailing service, operating for over six years, currently averages 10,000 passenger rides per week. And in a significant development, Waymo recently announced a partnership with Uber.
Robert Stone and Sheila Zieglowsky, residents of a Tempe, Arizona, retirement community, are among the first to try out Waymo's expanded ride-hailing service.
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