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Beginning fully autonomous operations with the 6th-generation Waymo driver

by Waymo waymo.com published 2026-02-12

Waymo will begin fully autonomous operations with its 6th-generation Driver —an important step in bringing our technology to more riders in more cities. This latest system serves as the primary engine for our next era of expansion, with a streamlined configuration that drives down costs while maintaining our…

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