Waymo shifts focus to ride-hailing, delays autonomous trucking efforts

Waymo is prioritizing its Waymo One robotaxi service over self-driving trucks.
The company sees greater demand and commercial potential in ride-hailing applications.
Most resources and employees from the trucking program have transitioned to ride-hailing roles.
Waymo will continue limited collaboration with Daimler Truck on self-driving trucks.
Waymo states its Driver technology will still benefit trucking through ride-hailing advancements.