Waymo announced that it will begin offering its robotaxi services in Miami.
Alphabet's robotaxi service Waymo said it will be available to Miami residents in 2026.The company has been testing its autonomous vehicles in the Florida city since 2019, and a few months ago began testing in Los Angeles. In September, the company announced that Uber users in Austin and Atlanta would be able to use Waymo's robotaxi through the app (in early 2025).
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Now, Waymo plans to bring autonomous vehicles , the Jaguar I-Pace, to the streets of Miami in 2025. In 2026, it plans to make its vehicles available to customers through the Waymo One ridehailing.
The vehicles will be maintained by a company called Moove, which provides fleet services, as well as a range of financial products for companies in the mobility industry.
Moove will start by taking over Waymo's fleet management functions in Phoenix (cleaning vehicles, charging, and ensuring sensors are working properly).
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Waymo's robotaxi business is growing. It currently operates autonomous car fleets in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Austin, and Phoenix. As mentioned above, it also plans to launch a robotaxi service in Atlanta in an exclusive partnership with Uber. Uber will handle fleet management (e.g., cleaning and repairing the cars). Waymo, on the other hand, will oversee the testing and operation of Waymo Driver, and will provide roadside assistance and other support functions.
Such partnerships are important for the development and implementation of innovative technologies. By combining their expertise, the two companies can accelerate progress towards a safer, more efficient transportation system that benefits both consumers and the environment.
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As for Waymo, he said it will continue to operate Waymo One in its existing markets. However, over time, it may do more such partnerships so it can focus on offering technology as a service rather than providing resources, which is costly.
Source: www.theverge.com
