Waymo to begin testing in Philadelphia with safety drivers behind the wheel

Waymo’s Next Big Robotaxi Test Will Be in Philadelphia

The Alphabet-owned Waymo has confirmed it will now begin testing of its robotaxis in Philadelphia. Rides will continue to have human drivers as the brand maps out routes.

Waymo Starts Testing in Philadelphia

Waymo said on Monday that it would begin testing its robotaxis in Philadelphia with safety drivers behind the wheel. The city is one of many in which the company is performing what it calls “road trips,” where human operators drive Waymo’s robotaxis to collect data about the local geography and driving conditions. After the drivers gather this information, Waymo typically enables the robotaxis

Waymo is testing robotaxis in Philly on 'road trip' to refine self-driving tech

Robotaxi service Waymo will have a fleet of autonomous vehicles in Philadelphia this summer as part of the company's road trip tour to enhance its self-driving technology by exploring new areas. Waymo will not be available to the public for ride-hailing during the company's time in Philadelphia, but the visit could be a sign that the city is a target for expansion in the not-so-distant future.

Waymo to begin testing in Philadelphia with safety drivers behind the wheel

Waymo said it will begin testing in Philadelphia as its seeks to expand into Northeastern cities.

Waymo begins mapping Philly and NYC streets for possible future robotaxis

Alphabet’s AV unit will gather data on city streets as it evaluates future robotaxi services in the Northeast

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