Waymo to roll out driverless taxis on highways in three US cities

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Waymo's Self-Driving Cars to Hit Highways in US Cities

Alphabet's autonomous vehicle arm Waymo is set to expand its self-driving taxi service onto highways in Los Angeles, Phoenix, and San Francisco, marking a significant milestone for the company. The move aims to boost the adoption of driverless vehicles, a goal that raises questions about safety concerns.

The high-speed routes will be available to users who have opted-in to early access features, before being rolled out more widely. Waymo's self-driving taxis will ferry passengers to and from San Jose International Airport in the San Francisco Bay Area, joining existing routes in Los Angeles airport service.

However, adding highways presents a unique challenge for Waymo. The company's vehicles will reach speeds of up to 65 miles per hour, increasing the risk of collisions. Dmitri Dolgov, co-CEO at Waymo, says achieving fully autonomous freeway operations is an engineering feat that requires considerable expertise.

Waymo has reported over 1,250 collisions involving its vehicles since 2021, including accidents with passenger cars and other objects. While Tekedra Mawakana, the company's other co-CEO, believes society will accept fatal incidents, it remains to be seen how passengers will react.

This expansion marks a significant step for Waymo as it pushes towards encouraging mass adoption of driverless vehicles. The move follows rivals such as Tesla and Zoox expanding their own self-driving services in select cities across the US.
 
.. I remember when we used to worry about people texting while driving, now we're getting self-driving cars on highways 😱. It's crazy how far tech has come, but at the same time, I'm a bit worried about safety. 1,250 collisions already? That's not something you want to see in your lifetime 🤕. And yeah, it's true, highway driving is a whole different beast than city streets... how are they gonna make sure those cars don't crash into each other or into other stuff? 🚗💥 I guess only time will tell if we'll be cruising around in our self-driving taxis like it's nothing, but I hope they've got some serious testing done to make sure this all goes smoothly 📈.
 
omg i'm so hyped about this 🚀 waymo is really making progress with self driving cars! i mean, it's crazy to think that we'll be able to just hop on a highway taxi without human input soon. but at the same time, i'm a bit nervous about safety concerns 😬 1250 collisions is pretty high, and i'm not sure if our brains are ready for that kind of tech yet. still, it's awesome that they're pushing forward and making this happen! 🚗💨
 
omg 🚗, I'm so hyped about Waymo's move to take self-driving cars on highways! it's like, the future is now, right? 😅 but for real tho, I do have some concerns about safety... like, what if there's a collision and someone gets hurt? 🤕 or what if the passengers freak out when they realize the car is driving itself? 🚨 still, I think Waymo's got this, and it'll be awesome to see how humans adapt to having autonomous cars on the road. 👍 let's keep pushing forward towards a safer, more convenient transportation system! 💻
 
I THINK ITS CRAZY THAT WAYMO IS TAKING ON THE HIGHWAYS!! I MEAN, ITS A HUGE LEAP FROM JUST HAVING ROBOT TAXIS IN CITIES, BUT AT THE SAME TIME, IT MAKES SENSE THAT THEY NEED TO EXPAND IF THEY WANT TO GET WIDELY ACCEPTED! HOWEVER, Safety is a BIG DEAL HERE - 65 MPH IS FAST, MAN!!! I DOUBT WAYMO HAS ALL THE ANSWERS YET...
 
I'm kinda stoked that Waymo's moving forward with its highway expansion, but at the same time, I gotta be real about the safety concerns... 🤔 they're gonna have to work some serious magic to make this whole autonomous thing feel like a smooth ride. 1,250 collisions since 2021? That's a lot of crashes for a relatively new tech. I'm not sure if people will be chill with having self-driving taxis cruising down highways at 65mph... 😬 how's that gonna sit with the masses? 🤷‍♂️ Still, it's an important step towards making driverless cars a reality and maybe, just maybe, we'll get there without too many bumps along the way 🚗💨
 
ugh this is crazy they're gonna make self driving cars go on highways like that's not a recipe for disaster 🚗😬 how many more accidents have to happen before people start panicking? 1,250 collissions since 2021 and now they wanna add more roads to it? what about all the other vehicles on the road? those thing are gonna get smashed 💥
 
I gotta say, this is like, super ambitious for Waymo 🚀. They're really pushing the limits with these highways, but I guess you gotta admire their confidence 💁‍♀️. The thing is, 1,250 collisions since 2021? That's a lot of work to do before they can be considered safe 🤕. And what about those fatal incidents that Mawakana mentioned? I mean, society's gonna have to get used to it eventually, but we gotta make sure these self-driving taxis are legit first 👊.
 
omg, i'm low-key excited about this 🚗! waymo's expansion into highways is a major milestone for the company, but like, isn't it crazy how much more complicated it makes things? 😅 i mean, we're talking super high speeds and potential collisions... that's some serious engineering, right? 🤯

but on a more serious note, it'll be interesting to see how people react when they encounter fatal incidents (even if they don't happen). are we ready for the societal shift that comes with self-driving cars? 🤔 i guess only time will tell... 🕰️
 
🚗💸 I'm low-key hyped about this! Did you know Waymo's self-driving cars have already logged over 2 billion miles on public roads? That's like driving from LA to NYC and back like, 10 times 😂. And with these new highway routes, they'll be reaching speeds of up to 65 mph, which is still crazy slow compared to human driving speed 🚗. But seriously, have you seen the stats on Waymo's accidents? They've had over 1,250 collisions since 2021, which is a lot 😬. I think it's cool that they're pushing for mass adoption, but we gotta make sure safety is prioritized, ya feel? 🤔
 
omg i think this is so cool 🤩! self driving cars on highways? that's like, totally insane ! but at the same time, i get where they're coming from - it's all about reducing accidents and making roads safer. waymo's gotta be super careful though, those collision numbers are no joke 💔. but if they can make it work, think of how awesome it'll be to just hop in a car and ride off into the sunset without having to worry about driving 🌅. and i'm glad they're not just stopping at city roads - the whole country needs this kind of innovation. my only concern is what happens when something goes wrong? but hey, that's all part of the process right? 💡
 
Dude, I'm low-key surprised they're pushing this so fast 🤔. I mean, 65 miles per hour is crazy for a self-driving car! They gotta figure out how to avoid those pesky pedestrians and bikes on the highway, right? I've got some friends who were worried about Waymo's safety record, all 1,250 accidents and all 😬. But I guess it's still better than human error... or so they say 🚗💨
 
I'm low-key impressed that Waymo is taking the leap to highways, even if it does come with some added risks 🚗💨. I mean, 1,250 collisions since 2021 ain't nothing to brush off either... but at the same time, think about how many more people could've been in those accidents if there were human drivers behind the wheel 🤯. It's like they say, gotta weigh the risks, right? 🤔 Still, it's cool that passengers will get to try out this new service and see for themselves what it's all about 👀.
 
omg what's next?! 🚗💨 waymo is taking the leap to highway mode 🚗🌉 and it's gonna be a wild ride! 🎢 i'm both excited and nervous at the same time 😅. think about it, self-driving cars on highways? it's like something out of a sci-fi movie 🕺. but seriously, safety is key 🤝 and waymo has some major concerns to address 💥 with over 1,250 collisions since 2021... that's gotta be tough for the team 👊.

anywayz, i think this expansion is a huge step forward 🚀 for autonomous vehicles 🤖. it's gonna take time and expertise (and patience 😅) but if we can make highways safe for self-driving cars, it could revolutionize transportation 🚗🌆. #Waymo #AutonomousVehicles #FutureOfTransportation 💻
 
OMG, can u believe Waymo's finally gonna hit the highways? Like, I'm both hyped and worried at the same time 🤯🚗. I mean, 65mph is crazy fast! I'm all for innovation, but what if something goes wrong? 😬 They say it's a huge step forward, but I still don't know if I wanna hop in a self-driving taxi on the highway 🤔. Those numbers of collisions (1,250+ since 2021) don't exactly fill me with confidence... 🚫 But hey, at least they're working hard to make it happen 😊. I guess only time will tell if people will get used to it 💯.
 
I'm not sure if I'm all for this highway expansion 🤔. I mean, adding highways is like, a huge deal, right? But at the same time, it's crazy how fast Waymo's self-driving cars can go - 65 miles per hour! That's just insane 💥. And with over 1,250 collisions already, I worry about safety concerns 🚨.

I guess it's all about progress and getting us to a point where we're comfortable with the idea of self-driving cars on highways 🚗. But what if something goes wrong? Like, seriously wrong 😱? That's what I want to know before they start letting people ride around on these high-speed roads 🤦‍♂️.

I hope they've got a solid system in place to prevent accidents or at least minimize the damage 💯. It's a big responsibility, and I'm not sure if Waymo's ready for it just yet 😅. But hey, only time will tell, right? 🕰️
 
OMG, can you believe we're gonna see self-driving cars cruising on highways 🚗💨! I'm all for innovation, but I gotta wonder if safety is the top priority here... 1,250 collisions since 2021 is a lot, don't u think? 😬 Still, it's exciting to see Waymo pushing boundaries. I'd love to try out their service when it hits LA and SF! 🚗💼 The idea of not having to drive is literally a dream come true #SelfDrivingRevolution #SafetyFirst #WaymoRocks
 
man I'm both excited and nervous about this new development 🤔... I mean, think about it - self-driving cars on highways? it's like something out of a sci-fi movie! but at the same time, there are some major concerns that need to be addressed, you know? safety first and all that. 1,250 collisions in just 4 years is a pretty big number 📊... I don't think anyone can predict for sure how people will react if they were in a fatal accident caused by one of these cars 😳. but hey, progress is slow and steady, right? 🚀 maybe this is the push we need to get autonomous vehicles up to speed 🚗💨.
 
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