What cities will Waymo's self-driving vehicles be operating in?

Waymo plans to launch self-driving vehicle services in San Diego, Las Vegas, and Detroit by 2026.

How will Waymo's vehicles handle snowy and icy conditions?

Waymo claims its AI-powered systems can adapt to adverse weather conditions, adjusting the vehicles' behavior accordingly to navigate slick, icy roads and poor visibility.

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Waymo Expands Autonomous Driving to Icy Cityscapes

16 Nov

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Waymo to launch self-driving services in San Diego, Las Vegas, and Detroit by 2026
Waymo's vehicles will initially operate in manual mode with human drivers, transitioning to autonomous operations
Waymo claims its AI can handle snowy, icy conditions by adjusting driving behavior

Waymo Expands Autonomous Driving to Icy Cityscapes

In November 2025, Waymo, the self-driving car company, announced plans to expand its autonomous vehicle services to several new cities, including San Diego, Las Vegas, and Detroit. This marks a significant step for the company as it ventures beyond its current operations in sun-soaked regions like California and Arizona.

While Waymo's vehicles, the all-electric Jaguar I-Pace and Zeekr RT, will initially operate in manual mode with human drivers, the company is gearing up to transition to fully autonomous operations in these new locations. Waymo already has driverless operations in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix, and is also driving with safety drivers in New York City, Denver, and in partnership with Uber in Atlanta and Austin.