Waymo’s autonomous robotaxis are starting to merge onto LA freeways

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Waymo’s autonomous robotaxis are starting to merge onto LA freeways

Waymo on X today that it has opened fully autonomous rides on LA freeways to its employees. The company noted that this is a preliminary step toward bringing its vehicle fleet onto highways for all passengers in the city.

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Freeways are an intrinsic part of the LA experience. To better serve our expansive 79-square-mile service area, we’re beginning to provide our employees with access to fully autonomous rides on LA freeways—a key step toward expanding this capability to all riders.

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After getting approval to begin local robotaxi operation in March 2024, Waymo offered autonomous rides in LA at a small scale, with a waitlist for interested customers. In November, the waitlist so any Angelenos could call for a ride. But for a sprawling city like LA, having access to a highway is all but essential for getting around, so adding freeways to the cars’ capability would mark a big improvement in how useful Waymo robotaxis will be there.

Waymo, which is owned by

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parent company Alphabet, has set its sights on its first international expansion. The business said it anticipates starting vehicle tests and mapping early this year. On the home front, Waymo is also slated to launch in in early 2025.

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