waymo Waymo Secures First Driverless Testing Permit for California Roads Waymo receives California's first fully driverless test permit, allowing the company to operate autonomous vehicles without a human behind the wheel across several Peninsula cities.
waymo Arizona Approves Waymo for First Fully Driverless Ride-Hailing Service Waymo receives approval from Arizona regulators to launch the nation's first ride-hailing service without a human driver behind the wheel.
waymo Waymo Secures Permit for First Commercial Driverless Ride-Hailing Service Waymo receives approval from Arizona to operate as a Transportation Network Company, allowing the company to charge riders for driverless trips. The Alphabet unit plans to launch the commercial service in Phoenix this year.
artificial intelligence Experts Predict Steady AI Growth With Modest Economic Impact in 2026 A new collection of 17 expert forecasts anticipates continued rapid improvements in AI models and massive corporate spending, but warns that the broader economy will not feel the full effects just yet.
waymo Waymo Prepares Robotaxi Expansion to Four Additional U.S. Cities Waymo announces plans to bring its robotaxi service to Baltimore, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and St. Louis as it rapidly scales its autonomous vehicle network. The Alphabet unit starts manual testing this week but does not provide exact launch timelines for these new markets.
waymo Waymo Expands U.S. Robotaxi Fleet to 2,500 Vehicles Across Five Cities Waymo currently operates 2,500 driverless robotaxis in five major U.S. cities, providing 250,000 paid trips weekly. The rapid expansion highlights the shift from experimental testing to commercial autonomous transportation.
waymo Waymo Recalls Robotaxis Over Flooding Concerns as Driverless Ride-Hailing Expands Waymo recalls 3,800 robotaxis to prevent them from entering flooded areas and halts freeway operations in four major cities. Meanwhile, autonomous ride-hailing services from Waymo, Zoox, and others continue expanding across the United States.
robotaxis California Regulators Clear Robotaxi Expansion in San Francisco California regulators approve around-the-clock robotaxi services from Cruise and Waymo in San Francisco, making it the first major U.S. city with two competing driverless fleets despite ongoing safety concerns.
robotaxi California Regulators Approve 24/7 Robotaxi Expansion in San Francisco California utility commissioners vote to allow Cruise and Waymo to operate paid, round-the-clock driverless ride services across San Francisco. The landmark decision makes the city the first major U.S. hub with competing robotaxi fleets, despite ongoing safety and traffic concerns.
waymo Waymo Deploys Sixth-Generation Robotaxi Fleet for Broad Expansion Waymo officially launches its sixth-generation robotaxi system, bringing upgraded hardware and software to public streets. The deployment paves the way for a major expansion of the company's driverless ride-sharing network.
waymo Waymo Robotaxis Expand to Freeways in Major US Cities Waymo announces that its fully autonomous taxis will now navigate freeways in Los Angeles, Phoenix, and the San Francisco Bay Area, marking a major industry milestone. The expansion comes after years of careful testing to master high-speed highway conditions without a human backup driver.
waymo Waymo Sues California DMV to Keep Robotaxi Safety Records Secret Waymo takes legal action against the California DMV to prevent the release of robotaxi safety data, arguing the information qualifies as a protected trade secret. The lawsuit highlights a growing conflict between public transparency and corporate confidentiality in the autonomous vehicle industry.
waymo Waymo Sues California DMV to Hide Crash Records as Trade Secrets Waymo takes legal action against the California DMV to prevent the public release of its autonomous vehicle crash data and emergency protocols, arguing the information consists of protected trade secrets.
waymo Waymo Sues California DMV Over Withheld Autonomous Crash Data Waymo files a lawsuit against the California DMV to force the release of autonomous vehicle collision reports submitted by rival companies.
waymo Waymo Sues California DMV to Keep Robotaxi Safety Records Secret Waymo takes legal action against the California DMV to classify autonomous vehicle safety data as a trade secret. The lawsuit highlights a growing conflict between public transparency and corporate privacy in the age of artificial intelligence.