Waymo 100% Driverless in Nashville - CleanTechnica

Waymo has initiated fully driverless testing in Nashville, Tennessee, marking a significant milestone in its autonomous vehicle expansion. Although the company is not yet offering commercial robotaxi services to the public in Nashville, it plans to launch such services within the year. This development follows Waymo’s phased approach of entering new cities, conducting extensive testing, and refining its technology to become a preferred transportation option for residents. In Nashville, Waymo is partnering with Lyft to provide autonomous ride services, marking the first collaboration between the two companies. This partnership differs from Waymo’s previous collaborations with Uber in other cities and represents a strategic move to accelerate its market presence and service scale. The article highlights Waymo’s ongoing rapid growth and expansion in the autonomous vehicle sector, though some details about future plans remain unspecified.