Waymo to start driverless rides in 4 more U.S. markets as expansion accelerates
Waymo has a big lead in the nascent U.S. robotaxi market, and is opening up in more cities.
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Waymo will launch driverless rides in San Diego, Las Vegas, Tampa, and Denver, initially for employees before opening to the public, building its U.S. lead over rivals like Tesla and Zoox. The company, which raised $16 billion in February and plans to begin London service this year, now operates in over 10 cities and aims for 1 million weekly trips by year-end. Challenges include flooded roads and battery failures during Fourth of July celebrations.