Waymo has expanded its robotaxi service to the general public in Los Angeles, allowing anyone with the Waymo One smartphone app to request a ride within an 80-square-mile territory. This move marks a significant milestone in the development of self-driving car technology, tracing back to Waymo's origins as a secretive project at Google 15 years ago.
After receiving approval from California regulators to charge for rides over a year ago, Waymo initially launched its operations in San Francisco before extending services to Los Angeles. The company has been steadily increasing its presence in the autonomous vehicle industry, with successful operations in Phoenix since 2020.
