Waymo introduced its subsequent ride-hailing metropolis can be Los Angeles, becoming a member of Phoenix and San Francisco as the corporate continues to broaden to extra areas.

“Once we take into consideration our subsequent cities, Los Angeles jumps out,” stated Tekedra Mawakana, Waymo’s co-CEO. “LA is a exceptional, vibrant place – and Waymo’s expertise leaves us finest positioned to deal with its driving complexity. We’re working intently with Angelenos to make sure we’re addressing the transportation wants and priorities of their communities as we convey the Waymo Driver to LA.”

Waymo didn’t supply additional particulars on when it expects the service to start.

Waymo stated it stays the solely firm working a totally autonomous, business ride-hailing service for passengers in Phoenix’s East Valley.

With roughly 13 million residents, the Los Angeles metropolitan space is likely one of the largest ride-hailing service areas on this planet and the third largest within the U.S., with an estimated market alternative of $2 billion in 2022, in keeping with Waymo.

“If we wish to change the automobile tradition in Los Angeles, we have to give Angelenos actual options to proudly owning their very own automobile – together with a world-class public transportation community, a spread of lively transportation choices, and the comfort of mobility as a service throughout our Metropolis,” stated Mayor Eric Garcetti. “By including Waymo to our rising record of how to get round, we’re making good on our dedication to ease congestion on our streets, clear our air, and provides folks a greater technique to get the place they should go.”

Initially posted on Fleet Ahead