Waymo Puts Wheels on Detroit Streets with Robotaxi Service Launch
Autonomous car company Waymo is set to introduce its "robotaxi" service in Detroit, the city where it all began for the automotive industry. This latest move brings the fully autonomous ride-hailing service to the Motor City, following successful launches in San Diego and Las Vegas.
Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., has been preparing for this launch by testing its capabilities on Detroit's historic streets during winter weather conditions. The company is proud of its roots in Metro Detroit, having had an engineering team in Novi for years, and has also tested its autonomous vehicles in Michigan's Upper Peninsula to develop their abilities in heavy snow.
Detroit residents are likely to see the first Waymo robotaxis on the streets soon, with the 6th-generation Waymo Driver set to navigate the city. This move is significant for the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan, which has praised organizations like Waymo for providing accessible and safe transportation solutions for people living with epilepsy.
However, it's worth noting that Waymo will need to obtain approval from the state of Michigan to operate driverless cars for commercial purposes. The company already operates autonomous taxis in several other cities across the US.
Waymo fans can sign up for updates on its Detroit launch and be among the first to experience its robotaxi service. With this new launch, Detroiters will get to see the fruits of Waymo's labor firsthand, as the city continues to put itself at the forefront of innovation in the automotive industry.
Autonomous car company Waymo is set to introduce its "robotaxi" service in Detroit, the city where it all began for the automotive industry. This latest move brings the fully autonomous ride-hailing service to the Motor City, following successful launches in San Diego and Las Vegas.
Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., has been preparing for this launch by testing its capabilities on Detroit's historic streets during winter weather conditions. The company is proud of its roots in Metro Detroit, having had an engineering team in Novi for years, and has also tested its autonomous vehicles in Michigan's Upper Peninsula to develop their abilities in heavy snow.
Detroit residents are likely to see the first Waymo robotaxis on the streets soon, with the 6th-generation Waymo Driver set to navigate the city. This move is significant for the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan, which has praised organizations like Waymo for providing accessible and safe transportation solutions for people living with epilepsy.
However, it's worth noting that Waymo will need to obtain approval from the state of Michigan to operate driverless cars for commercial purposes. The company already operates autonomous taxis in several other cities across the US.
Waymo fans can sign up for updates on its Detroit launch and be among the first to experience its robotaxi service. With this new launch, Detroiters will get to see the fruits of Waymo's labor firsthand, as the city continues to put itself at the forefront of innovation in the automotive industry.
I'm loving how Waymo is finally bringing its robotaxi service to Detroit! The fact that they've been testing their vehicles on the city's historic streets during winter weather conditions shows just how serious they are about making this work. I mean, can you imagine navigating through snowy roads in a fully autonomous car? It's mind-blowing! And it's awesome that the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan is giving Waymo its support - people with epilepsy really need accessible transportation options. But yeah, let's hope they get that approval from the state of Michigan ASAP so we can all get behind the wheel (or rather, in the backseat) and experience this tech for ourselves! 
Waymo has always been my favorite (even though I know some ppl think its just a google thing lol) and this is proof that their tech is for real 
cant wait to ride in one of those bad boys!!
. Testing on those crazy winter streets was genius, and now it's time to bring this tech to the people 
. As long as they get that state approval, I'm sure Detroiters will be cruising around in no time 
. Sign me up for updates! 
I've heard great things about their safety features & how it's gonna make life easier 4 ppl w/ epilepsy 
Plus, who wouldn't wanna ride around in an autonomous car 
. And I love that it's going to make such a difference for people with epilepsy - it's like, totally life changing 
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. Still, it's awesome that Waymo's working with the Epilepsy Foundation – safe transportation for all is super important. Now, let's just hope they get those permits sorted out ASAP so we can get our hands on these babies and see how they work in real life 
so like detroit is becoming a hub for autonomous cars and waymo is putting its wheels on the ground literally 
. they've been testing in winter weather and michigan's upper peninsula, which shows they're serious about making it work. i'm low-key excited to see these robotaxis on detroit streets soon! 