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News Articles: Waymo

A Waymo minivan arrives to pick up passengers for an autonomous vehicle ride, Wednesday, April 7, 2021, in Mesa, Ariz.

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Uber to dispatch Waymo's robotaxis in Atlanta and Austin next year

Ride-hailing leader Uber on Friday announced it will dispatch robotaxis built by driverless technology pioneer Waymo beginning next year in Austin, Texas, and Atlanta in a deal that deepens the bond between once-bitter rivals.

September 13, 2024
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  • Associated Press
Cruise rolled out hundreds of its robotaxis in San Francisco this year.

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Driverless car startup Cruise's no good, terrible year

After rapidly expanding its self-driving car program, things took a disastrous turn for Cruise when one of its robotaxis struck a pedestrian.

January 02, 2024
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  • Dara Kerr
A Cruise technician comes to restart a driverless car in San Francisco.

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California orders Cruise driverless cars off the roads because of safety concerns

The state issued the immediate suspension of the self-driving cars after one struck a pedestrian.

October 24, 2023
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  • Dara Kerr
Members of Safe Street Rebel place a cone on a self-driving Cruise car in San Francisco.

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Armed with traffic cones, protesters are immobilizing driverless cars

Self-driving cars have flooded San Francisco's streets, and not everyone is happy. Street activists have been using a low-tech solution to incapacitate the vehicles.

August 28, 2023
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  • Dara Kerr
San Francisco has served as a testing ground for autonomous vehicles made by the companies Waymo (pictured above) and Cruise.

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California allows robo-taxis to expand and emergency responders aren't happy

In a 3-1 vote, California's transportation regulator allows self-driving car companies to expand their programs in the state — despite opposition from police and fire departments.

August 10, 2023
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  • Dara Kerr
A Waymo minivan moves along a city street during an autonomous vehicle ride on April 7 in Chandler, Ariz. Waymo, a unit of Google parent Alphabet Inc., is one of several companies testing driverless vehicles in the U.S. Auto makers are also developing self-driving technology but it still requires human drivers to take over when required.

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Cars are getting better at driving themselves, but you still can't sit back and nap

A lot of new cars can drive themselves down the middle of a lane and adjust speed to match traffic. Some even let you go hands-free at times. But they all require very close supervision.

December 22, 2021
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  • Camila Domonoske
A Waymo minivan moves along a city street during an autonomous vehicle ride on April 7 in Chandler, Ariz. Waymo, a unit of Google parent Alphabet Inc., is one of several companies testing driverless vehicles in the U.S. Auto makers are also developing self-driving technology but it still requires human drivers to take over when required.

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  • Business

Cars are getting better at driving themselves, but you still can't sit back and nap

A lot of new cars can drive themselves down the middle of a lane and adjust speed to match traffic. Some even let you go hands-free at times. But they all require very close supervision.

December 22, 2021
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  • Camila Domonoske
GPB  NPR

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Self-driving Waymo cars gather in a San Francisco neighborhood, confusing residents

The cars have been converging at all hours of the day and night, mystifying neighbors. Invasion of the self-driving cars? Not quite.

October 16, 2021
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  • Sharon Pruitt-Young

88.5 GPB-Atlanta Noon News For Tuesday January 23, 2018

APS Plans Longer School Days Ending Cash Bonds Under Discussion Driverless Mini-vans Coming To The Streets Of Atlanta

January 23, 2018
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By:
  • Drew Dawson

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