Waymo doubles robotaxi output at Arizona facility
Monday, May 5, 2025, 8:20 pm
Waymo is ramping up its self-driving car game by doubling production at its new Arizona plant. The expanded output aims to decisively boost its commercial fleet, leaving traditional taxi services to wonder if human drivers should now take up knitting instead.
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Alphabet Inc.-owned Waymo LLC today, in partnership with auto parts maker Magna International Inc., said it will double robotaxi production at its new plant in Mesa, Arizona, by 2026. The company currently has 1,500 commercial robotaxis on the streets, operating in the cities of San Francisco, Los…
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