A recent incident involving a Waymo robotaxi and a school bus in Atlanta has sparked an investigation by federal safety regulators. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is looking into how Waymo's self-driving software handles situations involving stopped school buses. The incident occurred in early October when a Waymo robotaxi was seen maneuv...
New York City is thinking about letting driverless cars, like those from Waymo, hit the streets. Waymo, which is owned by Google's parent company, Alphabet, has already started testing its electric Jaguars in the city. But there's a catch: a person has to be in the driver's seat because of state laws. Waymo's cars are already cruising around in places like San Franc...
Amazon is making a big move into the world of self-driving cars. It plans to build up to 10, 000 robotaxis each year at a large factory near Silicon Valley. This factory is a significant step in Amazon's journey into the self-driving technology field, which started back in 2009 with Waymo, a project that began secretly within Google. The robotaxis will be made b...
The streets of downtown Los Angeles witnessed an unusual sight on June 8, 2025. Several Waymo self-driving cars were left in flames, caught in the middle of intense protests against immigration policies. This incident raised questions about the safety and vulnerability of autonomous vehicles in chaotic situations. The protests, which started on Friday, were a re...
Imagine hailing an Uber and stepping into a car with no driver behind the wheel. That's exactly what's happening in Austin, Texas. Waymo, a company under Alphabet, Google's parent company, has started offering driverless rides through Uber's app. This isn't just any ordinary service; it's a big deal because Austin is right next to Tesla's headquarters. Tesla is a big...
Imagine this: A thief in Los Angeles tries to make a quick getaway after robbing a grocery store. Instead of a regular car, he jumps into a driverless Waymo taxi. He thought he was clever, but he didn't count on the car's smarts. These self-driving cars are designed to detect police sirens and lights, and they'll pull over if they do. So, when the cops showed up, the...
In 2024, the self-driving car industry saw some big changes. Waymo, owned by Alphabet, became the leader in the U. S. market for robotaxis. GM's Cruise shut down its robotaxi business, but companies like Tesla and Amazon's Zoox are close behind. The market for ride-hailing services is huge and growing. Waymo made great progress, expanding its services in cities like ...
Imagine celebrating New Year's Eve without worrying about drunk drivers. That's the promise of Waymo, a self-driving car service. Dr. Brian Hoeflinger, a neurosurgeon from Ohio, knows the pain of losing a loved one to a drunk driving accident. His son Brian died in 2013. Now, he's hoping that Waymo can prevent such tragedies. Waymo cars don't get drunk or angry. The...