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Waymo opens public robotaxi service in Denver, San Diego, and Tampa

Waymo has expanded its fully autonomous robotaxi service to three new U.S. cities: Denver, San Diego, and Tampa. This expansion increases Waymo's operational footprint to 14 cities across the United States. The company is also preparing for international launches in cities like Tokyo and Munich, though progress in London has faced delays. AI

IMPACT Waymo's expansion to new cities increases the availability of autonomous ride-hailing services.

RANK_REASON Expansion of an existing autonomous vehicle service to new cities.

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Waymo opens public robotaxi service in Denver, San Diego, and Tampa

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Kris Holt) ·

    Waymo robotaxi rides are now open to the public in Denver, San Diego and Tampa

    Waymo robotaxi rides are now open to the public in Denver, San Diego and Tampa.