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Self-driving robotaxi service Waymo makes debut in NYC with pilot testing program

Futuristic robotaxis are coming to Gotham — and could make the city’s iconic yellow cabs a thing of the past. Driverless rideshare service Waymo, owned by Google parent Alphabet,

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Waymo starts robotaxi testing in Philadelphia and NYC

Waymo kicked off two “road trips” to Philadelphia and New York City on Monday, signaling the Alphabet-owned company’s push to expand into cities in the Northeast.

CNET · 1d

Waymo Hits the Road In New York City. Everything to Know About the Robotaxi

And on Monday, Waymo said that its vehicles arrived on the streets of New York City, where the company will begin by manually collecting driving data. It's also rolling out a limited fleet of vehicles with human drivers in Philadelphia.

Waymo introduces teen accounts for the first time

NBC News on MSN · 18h

Waymo offers teen accounts for driverless rides

Waymo said it will offer “specially-trained Rider Support agents” during rides hailed by teens and loop in parents if needed.

The Verge on MSN · 20h

Waymo introduces teen accounts for the first time in Phoenix

Waymo is opening up its robotaxi service to younger riders with the launch of teen accounts in Phoenix. Teenagers aged 14–17 can now sign up for an account on Waymo One, the company’s ridehail service. The account will be linked to their parent or guardian, but approved teens will be allowed to ride independently without an adult.

Engadget on MSN · 18h

Waymo is adding teen accounts for autonomous vehicle rides without parents

Waymo has introduced an option for teen accounts, allowing young passengers to take rides in its driverless robotaxis without adult supervision. The program is only available in metropolitan Phoenix for now, but the company said it plans to offer the service in other cities down the line.

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Waymo begins offering teen accounts, starting in metro Phoenix

Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo is launching a new account type that lets teenagers hail a robotaxi and ride alone, expanding its rider ...

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Strike ends; Waymo hits town, kinda; Weekly gun violence brief | Morning roundup

Strike ends as clock runs out on DC33 The municipal workers strike ended early Wednesday morning with District Council 33 ...

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Waymo’s Next Big Robotaxi Test Will Be in Philadelphia

The Alphabet-owned Waymo has confirmed it will now begin testing of its robotaxis in Philadelphia. Rides will continue to ...

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Waymo's new program allows teens to ride cars alone and reduce driver safety risks

Teens in the Phoenix area now have a new way to get around — without needing a driver’s license or a ride from a parent.

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Waymo’s coming to Philly, but have we learned nothing from hitchBOT?

Before Waymo, Philadelphia had hitchBOT, a hitchhiking robot dependent on the kindness of strangers. It was destroyed after ending up on Elfreth’s Alley. Locals joke its fate is a cautionary tale.

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Waymo expands east coast push with Philadelphia mapping

By mapping out Philadelphia streets, the company hopes to expand its robotaxi service to more east coast metropolitan areas ...

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The Volkswagen Robotaxi That Wants to Rival Waymo and Tesla

Self-driving VW minivans are already on German roads and will come to the U.S. next year, as Europe plays catch-up with ...

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Waymo Robotaxi Has Another Collision in Austin

Waymo has 69 times more vehicle days of commercial robotaxi operation in Austin and has had 42 more incidents. This is one ...

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