Waymo launches autonomous taxi service in London in 2026

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Waymo, an Alphabet company, is expanding its autonomous taxi service to London in 2026, following successful operations in several US cities. The service uses Jaguar I-Pace electric SUVs equipped with Waymo's self-driving technology, featuring sensors, cameras, and radar for navigation. Users book rides via a mobile app, with pricing set before the journey. Despite safety concerns and incidents, Waymo claims its vehicles are safer than human drivers, citing significantly fewer accidents. The company is also planning expansions to Miami and Washington D.C.


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