Waymo, the ride-hailing service owned by Alphabet, has achieved a significant milestone of 10 million trips. This figure is more than double the number of trips taken just five months ago. According to the company’s co-CEO, Tekedra Mawakana, Waymo is currently conducting over 250,000 paid trips per week.
Growth and Integration
The rapid increase in Waymo’s trip count indicates that its services are becoming more integral to people’s daily routines. All trips are paid for by users who have chosen to incorporate the service into their lives.
Waymo Driver Technology
- Availability: The Waymo Driver technology is utilized in all paid rides and is currently available in Phoenix and San Francisco.
- Safety Measures: The company emphasizes that all rides are conducted with human safety drivers present at all times.
Challenges and Progress
Mawakana acknowledged that there have been challenges, such as navigating complex traffic situations and pedestrians unexpectedly entering roadways. However, she noted significant progress since the company’s inception.
Safety Record
- There have been no accidents involving passengers or other vehicles while using Waymo Driver technology since its introduction in Phoenix five years ago.
- Specific data on the number of miles driven or passengers transported during this period was not disclosed.
Recent Achievements
In addition to reaching the 10 million trips milestone, Mawakana highlighted several other accomplishments over the past year:
- Fleet Expansion: Increased fleet size from around 600 vehicles to over 1,000 vehicles across two cities.
- Team Growth: Expanded team size from approximately 200 people to over 1,000 people across multiple offices worldwide.
Future Outlook
Mawakana expressed optimism about the future of autonomous driving technology, emphasizing its potential as a key component of transportation systems moving forward. She stated, "We’re really excited about what we’ve accomplished so far, and we’re even more excited about what we’ll accomplish next."
Timeline for Fully Driverless Cars
While Mawakana did not provide a specific timeline for when fully driverless cars will be available on public roads, she assured, "We’ll get there."
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