Overview

• Waymo's new service area spans 27 square miles, covering Mountain View, Palo Alto, Los Altos, and parts of Sunnyvale, but does not yet connect to its San Francisco network.
• The service is initially available to select Waymo One app users within the designated area, with plans to gradually expand access to more riders.
• This expansion represents a homecoming for Waymo, which began testing autonomous vehicles in Mountain View in 2009 when it was part of Google's self-driving car project.
• Waymo's robotaxis operate 24/7 and use fully electric Jaguar I-Pace vehicles with advanced self-driving technology, offering over 200,000 rides weekly across all its service areas.
• Future plans include connecting the Silicon Valley and San Francisco networks, as well as exploring additional U.S. cities and potential partnerships for broader accessibility.