Waymo Speeds Into More Cities! - CleanTechnica

Waymo is rapidly expanding its autonomous ride-hailing service into four new U.S. cities: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, and St. Louis. This marks a significant acceleration in the company’s scaling efforts, which were initially expected to pick up more gradually in 2025 and 2026. In Philadelphia, Waymo has progressed from manual to autonomous testing and plans to move toward fully autonomous operations and a public launch in the future, though no specific timeline has been provided. The company is also engaging with local communities, including organizations focused on accessibility, to align its service with city transportation goals. In Pittsburgh, Waymo is beginning manual driving tests in the downtown area and aims to validate its technology over the coming months before a future public launch, possibly in 2026. The city holds historical significance in autonomous vehicle development, with ties to Carnegie Mellon University and early DARPA challenges. Similarly, in Baltimore, Waymo has started manual driving and is working with state officials to establish a regulatory framework