Waymo has announced plans to launch the autonomous taxi service, Waymo One, in Washington, D.C., the capital city of the United States by 2026, following initial test runs earlier this year. This will involve additional steps for inspection and obtaining licenses from relevant authorities.
Tekedra Mawakana, Waymo’s CEO, stated that this autonomous taxi service will cater to the residents of Washington, D.C., as well as the millions of people who travel to the city each year. Waymo’s latest service statistics show that there are over 200,000 paid trips per week on Waymo One, currently operating in San Francisco, Phoenix, Los Angeles, and Austin, with upcoming plans to expand to Miami and Atlanta.
TLDR: Waymo is preparing to launch its autonomous taxi service, Waymo One, in Washington, D.C., by 2026, with over 200,000 paid trips per week in other cities where the service is currently available.
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