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Waymo expands fully autonomous rides to four new US cities

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Engadget ·

Waymo will remove human safety drivers from its robotaxis in San Diego, Las Vegas, Tampa, and Denver. The expansion follows the company's operations in San Francisco, Phoenix, and Los Angeles. Waymo aims to scale its autonomous fleet without human oversight in these markets.

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The move signals Waymo's confidence in its technology, but safety scrutiny will intensify as it operates without human backup in more cities.
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