Overview

• Waymo expands its robotaxi service to Silicon Valley and parts of Los Angeles, and begins driverless services for employees in Austin.
• The expansion comes as Waymo's competitor, Cruise, suspends U.S. operations following a pedestrian accident.
• Waymo's Austin service will initially cover 43 square miles, including downtown and several neighborhoods, with plans to open to the public later.
• The company faces challenges, including a recent attack on a robotaxi in San Francisco and an incident involving a collision with a cyclist.
• Waymo continues to push forward with its autonomous ride-hailing program, Waymo One, despite the challenges faced by itself and competitors.