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Waymo

Autonomous driving technology and ride-hailing company

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Headquarters: Mountain View, United States
Founded year: 2009
Company type: Private company
Number of employees: 4,500–5,000
Industry: Passenger Transportation, Ground & Sea

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Latest news about Waymo

In short: Waymo expanded its autonomous ride-hailing service to several major U.S. cities, debuted custom AI silicon, and raised new financing.

Company announcements

September 14 Waymo

Waymo launches public autonomous rides in Las Vegas

The service covers a 24-mile area using sixth-generation vehicles, targeting over 100,000 interested users.

September 1 Waymo

Waymo launches public rides in Denver, San Diego, and Tampa

The expansion brings fully autonomous trips to three new markets, supported by local government endorsements and dedicated safety preparations.

August 25 Waymo

Waymo prepares for a late 2027 Munich autonomous service rollout

The team starts mapping streets and conducting manual tests before validating the Waymo Driver locally. Officials highlight regulatory progress and long-term urban mobility goals.

August 4 Waymo

Waymo opens fully autonomous rides to all in Dallas

Anyone can use the app; nearly 150,000 riders have ridden since February. Fully autonomous testing continues at Dallas Love Field airport and on freeways.

Media coverage

September 8 Hoodline

Minneapolis Considers Requiring Drivers In Robotaxis

Minneapolis could force Waymo and rivals to keep a paid human monitor at the wheel of every robotaxi.

September 2 The Verge

Riders leave pig heads and trash inside Waymo cars

The robotaxi service encounters bizarre discarded items like pig heads, vomit, and waste during daily operations.

September 2 Yahoo Finance

Three Of Credit s Biggest Names Are In Talks On Waymo s $3 Billion Debt Raise

Waymo is in active discussions with Pacific Investment Management Co. (PIMCO), Sixth Street, and...

August 27 Hoodline

Denver Waymo Stops for Pedestrian, Triggers Three-Car Pileup Near Denver Health

According to CBS Colorado, the crash happened around 2:36 p.m. near Denver Health. Mark Kibler said he was driving directly behind the Waymo on 8th...

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