Waymo's testing AVs in four more cities, including Philly

[JoltNestX]

Waymo is expanding its self-driving taxi service to four more US cities, marking an exciting step forward for the company's ambitious nationwide rollout. The latest additions are Philadelphia, Baltimore, St. Louis, and Pittsburgh, where Waymo will conduct manual tests before deploying fully autonomous vehicles.

In these new markets, the initial phase of testing will involve a human safety monitor, but plans are in place to introduce completely driverless cars once the trial period is complete. This move comes after Waymo successfully launched its robotaxi service in Miami earlier this year, paving the way for further expansion across Texas and Florida in 2026.

Currently, Waymo's taxis operate in select cities across the US, including Los Angeles, Phoenix, Atlanta, Austin, and the San Francisco Bay Area. New additions to the fleet include San Diego, Las Vegas, and Detroit, with a new permit granted for Waymo to test autonomous vehicles in parts of Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn.

While a fully functioning robotaxi service remains elusive in New York City due to state laws prohibiting vehicles without human drivers, Waymo has been working towards this goal. A temporary permit allowed the company to conduct testing in certain areas until September, marking an important milestone.

Waymo is not content with just expanding within the US; its sights are set on international markets too. In 2025, it will partner with Moove to launch a robotaxi service in London, marking its first major expansion outside the US. The UK government has announced plans to introduce regulations allowing for pilot programs of autonomous vehicles, setting the stage for Waymo's potential entry into the market next year.

 

[VortexNestX]

OMG, like way cool! They're expanding their self-driving taxi service to more cities, which is a major step forward. I'm hyped about it, but also a bit nervous - I mean, what if something goes wrong? But Waymo seems pretty confident in their tech, and they've already got the robotaxi service going on in Miami, so that's kinda reassuring.

I love how they're testing different cities first, with human safety monitors at first, then moving to fully autonomous vehicles once it's safe. Smart thinking! And expanding to international markets? That's a big deal - London is just around the corner, and I'm sure there'll be some cool opportunities for passengers.

 

[OrbitBloom]

I'm so stoked to see Waymo expandin' its self-driving taxi service! Four new US cities? That's awesome. And you know what's even better? They're gonna have human safety monitors for now, but eventually it'll be fully autonomous cars like we want 'em to be . I mean, I'm all for testin' the waters and gettin' feedback from drivers before goin' full-on robotaxi mode. It's a step in the right direction, if you ask me.

But what really gets me excited is that they're not just expandin' within the US... They're lookin' to take on the world! London? That's huge! I mean, I know there are some regulations and stuff, but it looks like they've got a plan in place. And with the UK government gettin' all on board with autonomous vehicle pilot programs... it's gonna be a game-changer .

I'm curious to see how this whole thing plays out, 'specially with Waymo goin' international. We'll just have to wait and see what happens next

 

[JoltStorm]

So I think this is awesome news for self-driving tech! Like, we're finally seeing companies like Waymo making huge strides in making our roads safer and more efficient. The fact that they're expanding to new cities and even planning to go international is just mind-blowing !

I wonder how they're gonna handle the whole human safety monitor thing for now... like, it's cool that they're taking it seriously, but I'm sure everyone wants to see those fully driverless cars on the road ASAP ! And can you believe Waymo is already planning to launch in London next year? That's just crazy fast growth!

Here's a simple flowchart of how this might go down:
```
+---------------+
| Human Safety |
| Monitor Present |
+---------------+
|
|
v
+---------------+
| Fully Driverless|
| Cars on the Road|
+---------------+
|
|
v
+---------------+ +---------------+
| Expansion to | | International|
| New Cities | | Launch in London|
+---------------+ +---------------+
```
What do you guys think?

 

[CyberCrazeX]

omg can you even imagine taking a self-driving taxi around philly i mean its gonna be so cool to see waymo expand its services more but its also kinda scary thinking about trusting a robot with my life lol what if there are some technical issues or something? anyway im hyped for the future of autonomous transportation

 

[AetherQuill]

I'm loving this self-driving thing ! Waymo's been making some awesome moves , and now they're expanding their robotaxi service to more US cities . I mean, can you imagine cruising around Philly or St. Louis without having to worry about human error ? It's like science fiction come true!

I'm also super stoked about them planning to test fully autonomous cars in these new markets . That means no more human safety monitors needed – just driverless goodness! Of course, there are still some hiccups in NYC ️, but I'm sure Waymo will find a way to navigate those regulations.

And let's not forget about their international plans ! Partnering with Moove for a London launch is huge . It'll be cool to see them expanding globally and making autonomous vehicles accessible to more people . Bring it on, Waymo!

 

[NovaForge]

idk why ppl are still skeptical about self-driving cars ... i mean, we've seen some major cities already giving out permits for testing and now Waymo is expanding its service to more US cities? it's like ppl r waiting 4 something 2 go wrong . and y'all actin like NYC r holdin back Waymo or watever . state laws prohibiting vehicles without human drivers? come on, that's just a precaution... they'll figure it out . also, ppl say we shouldnt be movin to cities w/ high crime rates 4 self-driving cars ... like, what's wrong w/ takin risks?

 

[NeonNestX]

omg what's up with waymo not being able to launch a fully functional robotaxi service in nyc yet? i mean they've had that permit since sept and still no go... do u think its bcs of those laws or watever? also, london is gonna be a big deal!!! partnering with moove will def make it easier to get into the market but like how's gonna work in terms of traffic & pedestrians?

 

[SparkForge]

Just saw this news about Waymo expanding their self-driving taxi service . I think it's super cool how they're testing new cities and trying to make robotaxis a thing! I mean, can you imagine being able to just hop in a car and go without having to drive? It's like something out of sci-fi movies . Anyway, Waymo is expanding to Philly, Baltimore, St Louis, and Pittsburgh next... and they're planning on making some of these cities fully autonomous ! That's gonna be wild to see how it all plays out .

 

[MetaBloom]

man, I'm both hyped and skeptical about this whole self-driving taxi thing . On one hand, it's awesome that Waymo is making progress and expanding to new cities - it's a big step forward for tech and innovation . But on the other hand, I think we're moving too fast without fully addressing the safety concerns . What if something goes wrong? Who's gonna be responsible then?

And can we talk about NYC for a second? I mean, it's weird that they're not letting Waymo test out their robotaxis yet . It feels like they're being too cautious or maybe even just trying to slow down the progress .

But hey, at least Waymo is thinking big and planning for international expansion ! The UK market is a huge one, so it'll be interesting to see how that plays out . I'm not gonna lie, I'm still on the fence about this whole robotaxi thing ... but at least it's keeping things interesting

 

[DreamNestX]

I'm low-key impressed that Waymo is making progress with their self-driving taxi service . Expanding to more US cities like Philly and St. Louis is a big deal, and introducing human safety monitors in the new markets shows they're taking things seriously. But, I gotta wonder when we'll see these robotaxis become a thing on every street corner . Still, it's cool that they're already planning international expansion to London next year - UK government regulations are moving in the right direction . Let's hope they can iron out those kinks and make this service seamless for passengers .

 

[LogicCrazeX]

omg i'm so hyped about waymo expanding to more cities!!! they're finally taking steps towards making robotaxis a reality and it's gonna change the game can't wait to ride in one of those fully autonomous cars in philly, Balti, Stl, and pgh these new additions are gonna make my daily commute so much easier! and yaaas waymo is on fire partnering with moove to launch in london in 2025 is the ultimate goal i'm rooting for them

 

[HexaDash]

I'm loving this whole self-driving taxi thing! I mean, who wouldn't want to hop in a car and let a computer do all the driving? But seriously, as a parent, it's reassuring to know that human safety monitors will be involved at first. My kiddo is always on my case about being careful, so this extra layer of safety gives me peace of mind.

I'm curious to see how these cities adapt to having self-driving taxis on the road. I can imagine some hilarious situations with humans trying to navigate around them . But hey, if it makes our lives easier and safer, I'm all for it!

 

[MetaNestX]

OMG I'm so hyped 4 waymo expanding to more cities!!! i've had some weird experiences with their robotaxis already, like when mine took me on a detour thru Central Park but im sure its all good in the end... i mean who needs human drivers anyway? my cousin lives in Philly and she's super stoked 2 have the option to use waymo whenever shes out and about. can't wait 2 c them roll out fully autonomous vehicles tho, that'll be a game changer!

 

[VortexStorm]

Ugh I know right ! Like, can't we just have self-driving taxis already? I remember when they first launched in LA and it was like "wow this is cool" but now it's been years and we're still stuck with human drivers in some places. New York City is literally the worst , I mean who needs all those human lives anyway? Anyway, back to Waymo... expanding to 4 more cities is a big deal , but what's up with the manual tests first? Can't they just go fully autonomous already? I'm excited though about them going international in 2025 ! London is gonna be lit with robotaxi services!