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Waymo Goes Driverless in Nashville
10 Feb
Summary
- Waymo has launched fully autonomous operations in Nashville, Tennessee.
- Competition intensifies with Tesla prioritizing robotaxis.
- Waymo recently raised $16 billion at a $126 billion valuation.
Alphabet's Waymo has announced the full autonomous operation of its robotaxi service in Nashville, Tennessee. This move escalates the competition within the rapidly growing autonomous ride-hailing market in the United States.
Waymo's expansion into Nashville follows a previous announcement with Lyft to offer driverless rides on the latter's network this year. The company is a leader in the U.S. market, but faces growing competition. Tesla, led by Elon Musk, is reportedly making robotaxis a core focus.
Waymo operates a substantial fleet across multiple U.S. cities, including the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Metro Phoenix, Austin, and Atlanta. The company recently concluded a significant fundraising round, securing $16 billion at a valuation of $126 billion, reflecting substantial investor confidence.
