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Join the ride of Waymo
A timeline on the San Francisco-based self-driving company powered by Google -
Waymo: Pioneering Autonomous Mobility
From a secretive Google project to the world’s leading autonomous taxi service, Waymo has redefined mobility. Follow its journey of innovation and breakthroughs -
The vehicle launch
Google launches its self-driving car project under its secretive ‘X’ lab. Led by AI pioneer Sebastian Thrun, the project aims to revolutionize transportation. -
First ride completed
History is made! In Austin, Texas, Steve Mahan, a legally blind man, takes the first-ever ride in a fully autonomous car—no steering wheel, no pedals, no driver -
The name Waymo is created
Google’s self-driving project becomes Waymo, an independent subsidiary of Alphabet. The name ‘Waymo’ stands for ‘A New Way Forward in Mobility’. -
Incorporation into our streets
Waymo became the first company to test fully driverless cars without human safety drivers on public roads in Arizona, paving the way for autonomous mobility. -
Launch of the app
Waymo One, the world’s first autonomous ride-hailing service, launches in Phoenix, Arizona. Riders can now book fully driverless rides via an app! -
Removal of human companions
Waymo removes safety drivers and expands fully driverless rides to the public—marking a major milestone in autonomous transportation history -
San Francisco says hi to Waymo
Waymo launches in San Francisco, allowing select residents to experience its autonomous ride-hailing service as part of the ‘Trusted Tester’ program -
Expansion to SoCal
Waymo expands to Los Angeles and scales its operations, exploring partnerships with automakers and logistics firms for delivery solutions. -
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What's next
Waymo has plans to expand to more cities, enhance AI-driven safety, and explore new autonomous delivery services, Waymo continues to shape the future of transportation and modern road mapping.