Waymo is dramatically expanding its robotaxi service areas in Phoenix and San Francisco as it seeks to gain new customers, generate more revenue, and make a convincing argument that self-driving cars are more than just an expensive fad.
The company said it hopes to eventually begin charging for rides in San Francisco once it has secured a permit to do so from the California Public Utilities Commission. All in all, both cities represent the bulk of Waymo’s current operations. “We’re already serving 10,000 fully autonomous trips with public riders every week,” Panigrahi said. “I want to clarify that that’s external riders; that does not include the rides we offer to our own employees.
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