SMRTR TechNov 12, 2024TechCrunch

Now anyone in LA can hail a Waymo robotaxi

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Waymo has opened its robotaxi service to all Los Angeles residents, eliminating a 300,000-person waitlist. The service now covers 80 square miles in Los Angeles County. Anyone can download the Waymo One app to hail a ride. This expansion follows recent approvals from the California Public Utilities Commission to operate in Los Angeles and expanded areas of the Bay Area. Waymo recently raised $5.6 billion in funding, led by Alphabet, boosting its valuation to over $45 billion.

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