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Waymo launches teen accounts for autonomous rides in US

Waymo announced Tuesday that teenagers between the ages of 14 and 17 can now create accounts and access its autonomous ride-hailing service in the Arizona, United States. Parents can invite their teens to join the program through their existing Waymo accounts, linking both profiles. Once set up, teens will be able to independently request rides […]

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Uber, Waymo launch public robotaxi rides in US

Uber and Alphabet’s Waymo have launched public robotaxi rides in the United States as part of their expanding partnership. Available through the Uber app, the service operates within a 65-square-mile area of Atlanta but does not yet include highways or airport trips. The fully autonomous rides use electric Jaguar I-PACE SUVs powered by Waymo’s self-driving […]