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Waymo Launches 24/7 Robotaxi Service Across Silicon Valley

The autonomous ride-hailing service now covers 27 square miles, including Mountain View, Palo Alto, Los Altos, and parts of Sunnyvale.

Waymo’s newly announced Peninsula service map includes most of Palo Alto, Mountain View and Los Altos and a small wedge of Sunnyvale.
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SFGATE columnist Drew Magary takes a ride in a Waymo, a self-driving autonomous vehicle available for ride hailing in San Francisco on May 7, 2024.

Overview

  • Waymo has expanded its robotaxi service to Silicon Valley, offering rides in Mountain View, Palo Alto, Los Altos, and parts of Sunnyvale.
  • The service is initially available on an invite-only basis to select Waymo One app users within the service area, with plans to gradually expand access.
  • This marks a significant milestone for Waymo, which began its autonomous vehicle testing in Mountain View in 2009 as part of Google’s self-driving car project.
  • The fleet consists of fully electric Jaguar I-Pace vehicles equipped with Waymo's latest self-driving technology.
  • Waymo is also in discussions to connect its Silicon Valley and San Francisco services, aiming to provide seamless autonomous rides across the Bay Area.