Waymo

Waymo, Alphabet’s self-driving unit, is expanding into Europe with its robotaxi service launching in London. Testing begins soon with human safety specialists, aiming for a commercial launch in 2026, pending regulatory approval. London will be Waymo’s second international city after Tokyo. The fleet will use Jaguar I-PACE EVs, with Moove managing vehicle operations. Waymo highlights safety benefits, reporting significantly fewer injury-causing collisions compared to human drivers, citing 100 million autonomous miles driven. The move aligns with the UK’s AV pilot framework and London’s “Vision Zero” initiative, while Wayve provides competition.

Waymo is partnering with Lyft to launch autonomous vehicles in Nashville, marking their first commercial agreement and sending Lyft’s stock up 10%. Riders will initially access Waymo vehicles through the Waymo One app, eventually integrating into Lyft’s platform. Lyft will manage fleet operations. Waymo, already operating in several cities and surpassing 10 million paid trips, plans further expansion. This move intensifies competition in the autonomous vehicle market, where Waymo faces challenges domestically from companies like Tesla and internationally from Baidu.

Waymo is expanding its robotaxi service to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), with employee testing starting soon, followed by public access. This permit marks a significant expansion for Waymo in the Bay Area, where it already operates. The move aligns with Waymo’s strategy to integrate into transportation hubs, similar to initiatives in Phoenix and San Jose. This news arrives amid increasing competition in the autonomous vehicle sector, with Tesla also vying for access to Bay Area airports.

Waymo is expanding its robotaxi service, partnering with Uber in Atlanta and Austin and initiating testing at San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) with plans for paid rides. This move marks Waymo’s first California airport operation and builds upon its existing presence at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Waymo is also extending its ride-hailing service in other U.S. metropolitan areas and broadening its San Francisco Bay Area service. Analysts are monitoring regulatory hurdles and public perception as Waymo scales its autonomous vehicle technology.

Waymo is expanding its robotaxi service, partnering with Uber in Atlanta and Austin, while starting test drives in Denver and Seattle with safety drivers. These new locations complement Waymo’s existing commercial operations in major US cities. In some cities, Waymo can be hailed via Uber; elsewhere, the Waymo One app is required. The test fleet includes electric vehicles like the Jaguar I-Pace and Geely Zeekr AV. Waymo faces competition from Apollo Go and Tesla in the autonomous vehicle market.