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Waymo achieves new safety milestone by end of 2024?
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Waymo Achieves Milestone in AV Tech with 50k Weekly Rides and Superior Safety at 35 mph
Jun 18, 2024, 05:06 PM
Waymo has made significant progress in commercializing autonomous vehicle (AV) technology, currently serving over 50,000 rides a week across San Francisco, Phoenix, and Los Angeles, with plans to expand to Austin. New data reveals that the Waymo Driver has driven over 14.8 million rider-only miles through the end of March, demonstrating superior safety performance compared to human drivers. The Waymo Driver is 3.5 times better at avoiding crashes that cause injuries and twice as good at avoiding police-reported crashes. The onboard software exhibits superhuman reaction times and decision-making capabilities at 35 mph, along with superhuman turn signaling, enhancing road safety.
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