Alphabet-owned Waymo is opening its robotaxi service in San Francisco to tens of thousands of people in a 121-square-foot area. km.
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In August, Waymo and its competitor Cruise received approval from California regulators to operate commercial robotaxi services around San Francisco around the clock. It was a major win for the tech industry, which regularly faces criticism over potential problems such as obstructing emergency vehicles and causing traffic jams.
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The company is recruiting passengers from its waiting list, which already has tens of thousands of people registered. “We continue to see very strong demand, so we want to scale responsibly to maintain quality service and a good user experience,” said Waymo spokesman Christopher Bonelli.
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