In a blog post on its website, Waymo has announced it is now welcoming riders to use its autonomous robotaxis on freeways across the San Francisco Bay Area, Phoenix and Los Angeles.
“We’re offering freeway access to a growing number of public riders and will introduce the service to more over time, including as we expand freeway capabilities to Austin, Atlanta and beyond – always guided by our commitment to safety and service excellence,” the blog post said. “Freeway trips make Waymo even more convenient and efficient, whether you’re headed to Sky Harbor International Airport, cruising from Downtown LA to Culver City, or commuting in our newly expanded Bay Area service.”
It continued, “We’re also opening access across the entire Peninsula, expanding service from San Francisco all the way down to San Jose, including curbside service at San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC). Expanding our service territory in the Bay Area and introducing freeways is built on real-world performance and millions of miles logged on freeways, skillfully handling highway dynamics with our employees and guests in Phoenix, San Francisco and Los Angeles. This experience, reinforced by comprehensive testing, as well as extensive operational preparation, supports the delivery of a safe and reliable service. We’ve also closely collaborated with safety officials to seamlessly support this new phase of service.”
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