Waymo develops autonomous driving technology and operates a fully autonomous ride-hailing service across multiple U.S. cities. The company, an independent subsidiary of Alphabet Inc. since 2016, was founded in 2009 and has become a significant player in autonomous vehicle deployment.
The Waymo Driver technology combines lidar, cameras, radar, and artificial intelligence to enable vehicles to navigate without human intervention. The system has driven over 100 million miles on public roads and billions more in simulation. In its operating areas, the technology has achieved 92% fewer crashes causing serious or fatal injuries compared to human drivers. Waymo's ride-hailing service operates 24/7 across San Francisco, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Austin, Atlanta, and Miami, with plans for international expansion to London and Tokyo.
The company's autonomous ride-hailing service has served over 20 million rides and maintains a 93% customer satisfaction rate. The fleet consists of all-electric Jaguar I-PACE vehicles. Waymo operates across 15 or more U.S. states, reflecting the geographic breadth of its development and deployment activities in autonomous transportation.
