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Waymo's autonomous robotaxis are starting to merge onto LA freeways
Waymo staff can now take fully autonomous robotaxi rides on LA's highways.
The company noted that this is a preliminary step toward bringing its vehicle fleet onto highways for all passengers in the city. After getting approval to begin local robotaxi operation in March 2024, Waymo offered autonomous rides in LA at a small scale, with a waitlist for interested customers. But for a sprawling city like LA, having access to a highway is all but essential for getting around, so adding freeways to the cars' capability would mark a big improvement in how useful Waymo robotaxis will be there.
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