Waymo expands robotaxi service across more than 1,400-square-mile area
Waymo, Alphabet's self-driving car company, is rolling out its robotaxis across more than 1,400 square miles in 11 cities, including Miami, Austin, Atlanta, Houston, and the San Francisco Bay Area.
The timing is no coincidence: six of these cities are hosting FIFA World Cup matches soon.
Waymo recalls nearly 3,800 robotaxis
Even with this big expansion (their service area will soon be bigger than Rhode Island), Waymo has had some bumps.
They recently recalled nearly 3,800 robotaxis over a software glitch that could steer into flooded roads.
There was also a safety investigation after a robotaxi hit a child in Santa Monica earlier this year.
Plus, they are running into regulatory roadblocks in places like New York City where their testing permits expired.
Still, Waymo says they're committed to growing and making robotaxis part of everyday city life.