Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brad Templeton, who was early at Waymo, covers transportation's future Waymo has published a modestly more detailed description of ...

SAN FRANCISCO -- Waymo announced Wednesday that its self-driving vehicles have received the green light to offer rides on San Francisco Bay Area, Phoenix and Los Angeles freeways. A select group of ...

Alphabet’s fast-growing autonomous ride company expects to expand to over 20 cities, including London and Tokyo, by the end of 2026, up from its current six. Waymo, Alphabet Inc.’s self-driving tech ...

The AV company, owned by Alphabet, says it will be ready for riders in mid-2026. Waymo says they have an amended DMV permit that allows service to expand in both Northern and Southern California. The ...

Six months ago, Waymo disclosed it was providing 250,000 robotaxi rides a week across its service areas, an ever-growing list that includes Atlanta, Austin, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and the San Francisco ...

Waymo’s self-driving robotaxis can successfully nail a tricky left turn, weave through lanes to drop you off at the airport, and safely pass a U-Haul that’s idling in the middle of the street. But ...

Waymo’s safety record doesn’t match public perception about autonomous vehicle safety. Waymo One now operates 24/7 in major cities, with expansions planned for more locations. Despite 96 million ...

Self-driving cars are supposed to eliminate traffic jams, human error, and awkward you-turn-or-mine eye contact at four-way stops. But last weekend, three Waymo robotaxis in San Francisco proved that ...