Waymo Doubles Range of Its Self-Driving Taxi Service in Phoenix
In San Francisco, where the company also operates—though not in a fully paid, driverless capacity,
pending a permit from the California Public Utilities Commission—Waymo has additionally expanded service. The company began operating in more areas of the city in February, andits tester program for employees and guests to include the popular tourist destinations Fisherman’s Wharf and North Beach. “These latest expansions in Metro Phoenix and San Francisco will help us provide more trips to more riders in more places, and are a big step forward on the road to growing our business,” said Sasway Panigrahi, a Waymo product executivePer the news statement, the company has added some tech updates along with its range growth. These improvements include “improved hand gesture detection” and boosted capacity to manage inclement weather like dense fog.
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