Waymo initiated road trips to Philadelphia and New York City, aimed at evaluating expansion opportunities in the Northeastern cities. The road trips utilize human-driven vehicles outfitted with Waymo's autonomous driving system for mapping purposes. Testing also includes complex urban environments where vehicles operate autonomously with human oversight. Similar past trips have led to successful commercial deployments, such as in Los Angeles. The Philadelphia trip will cover densely populated areas, while NYC testing involves mapping parts of Manhattan and nearby New Jersey areas. A permit for testing in NYC has been applied for, but not yet granted.
Waymo's road trips to Philadelphia and New York City signify the company's intention to expand its autonomous vehicle services into the Northeastern region.
The trips are aimed at mapping urban areas and testing the vehicles in complex environments, with a human driver present during initial autonomous testing.
Waymo's previous road trips have sometimes resulted in commercial launches, demonstrating the potential success of this expansion strategy.
The company has applied for a permit to test autonomous vehicles in NYC, although approval is still pending.
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