Autonomous driving reaches milestone in Los Angeles: driverless service now available to everyone around the clock. After a successful test phase with top marks, the service opens up 207 square kilometers of the city area.
A significant advance in autonomous driving was made in Los Angeles achieved: The driverless transport service is now available Waymo available to all residents around the clock. The service area covers approximately 207 square kilometers of Los Angeles County and includes popular areas such as Santa Monica, Hollywood Boulevard and the USC area.
Since commercial operations began at the beginning of the year, Los Angeles residents have shown great interest – nearly 300,000 people have been added to the waiting list. Previous users rated the service an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars. Surveys showed a 98 percent satisfaction rate, and 96 percent of respondents found the service useful.
Users particularly appreciate the time they save while driving in heavy LA traffic. You can now use it productively – whether it’s preparing for an audition, creating social media content or simply relaxing. The company also works with local nonprofits, including She is Hope, which supports single mothers.
The organization sees the driverless service as a promising option for its clients as it offers reliable and safe mobility without face-to-face interaction. In the future, the service area will be expanded further, similar to what has already been done in San Francisco and Phoenix has happened.