"Waymo's fully autonomous robotaxis are now accepting passengers in Miami. The city was one of five in expansion plans last year, and joins the likes of Phoenix, Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area on Waymo's existing network. Waymo that nearly 10,000 Miami residents have signed up so far, and that it will send out invites to new riders on a rolling basis\" in the weeks and months to come."
"The autonomous ride-hailing service will initially cover a 60-square-mile area that includes neighborhoods like the Design District and Wynwood, with Waymo planning to expand to Miami International Airport soon. Waymo started testing robotaxi rides in Miami in November, without passengers initially, which allows it to spot local potential issues and local quirks, and adjust the driving algorithm so things go smoothly once humans are involved."
Waymo's fully autonomous robotaxis are now accepting passengers in Miami, covering an initial 60-square-mile area including the Design District and Wynwood. Nearly 10,000 Miami residents have signed up, with invites to new riders sent on a rolling basis. The company began testing robotaxi rides in Miami in November without passengers to identify local issues and tune driving algorithms. Waymo claims autonomous vehicles are safe and reliable, reporting a "ten-fold reduction" in serious injuries from crashes compared to human drivers in its current operating areas. Expansion will move to Orlando next, with San Antonio, Houston and Dallas planned for 2026.
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