Waymo autonomous ride-hailing expansion
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Waymo opens up robotaxi service in Dallas to everyone
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Waymo paused its service in several Texas cities and Atlanta due to heavy rain and flooding issues.
In May, Waymo paused its services in Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, Texas, as well as in Atlanta. This decision was made due to challenges in handling heavy rain and flooded roads.
The company stated that its operations may be temporarily paused or adjusted in the future based on real-time conditions, flood warnings, and severe weather.
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Waymo began testing its technology on public streets in Dallas.
Waymo has maintained a presence in Dallas since last year, having begun testing its technology on public streets during that time. This follows the company's efforts to scale its self-driving technology across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe.
As part of its expansion, the Alphabet-owned company has utilized waitlists to manage service rollouts in various markets, including Phoenix, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. While testing has progressed, operations in Dallas and other Texas cities were previously paused in May due to challenges with heavy rain and flooded roads.