Google’s Waymo self-driving robotaxis could be put on sale for people looking to own the vehicle

Google’s Waymo self-driving robotaxis could be put on sale for people looking to own the vehicle

Waymo’s self-driving robotaxis may be available for personal ownership in the future, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai said on Thursday.

Alphabet's Waymo Considers Personal Ownership Option for Robotaxis

Alphabet Inc’s  autonomous vehicle unit Waymo could one day offer its self-driving robotaxis for personal ownership, CEO Sundar Pichai said Thursday, marking a possible shift in strategy for the unit that has so far focused on ride-hailing services. “There is future optionality for personal ownership,” Pichai said during Alphabet’s quarterly earnings call, without providing specific [...] The post Alphabet’s Waymo Considers Personal Ownership Op…

More Waymos spotted around Town

Thanks to Andrew for sending the Waymo ““self-driving” rideshare car” above from Adams Morgan. And Sarah sends below from Petworth: Ed. Note: Waymo has been testing in DC since, at least, May 2024 and a lot more recently!! Stay tuned for their release…

Sentiment shifting on Waymo

Last year, Waymo expanded its services, albeit limited, to San Mateo County, prompting a mix of both excited and concerned responses.

Waymo might be willing to sell you a self-driving car, says Sundar Pichai

Source: The Verge Waymo may sell autonomous vehicles for personal ownership at some point in the future, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai said during an earnings call last night. Pichai was asked about the long-term business model for Waymo, and he responded that it includes expanding partnerships like it has with Moove in Miami and Uber in Austin and, soon, Atlanta, but also mentioned “future optionality around personal ownership.” It’s not the fir…