Waymo Expands Autonomous Services: First Driverless Airport Rides in San Jose, CAWaymo, the autonomous car company, has announced a significant expansion of its driverless vehicle services. Starting November twelfth, Waymo cars will operate on freeways in select regions and offer rides to and from San Jose Mineta International Airport. This makes San Jose Mineta the first airport in California and only the second worldwide to allow Waymos autonomous service. The companys expansion into the South Bay was approved by the California Public Utilities Commission in May. Waymos co-CEO, Dmitri Dolgov, described the freeway operations as a profound engineering feat. However, Waymo has faced challenges, including incidents involving pedestrian injuries and a recent case where a cat was fatally struck in San Francisco. Despite these challenges, Waymos data suggests fewer crashes compared to human drivers. The debate continues about the broader societal impact and regulation of autonomous vehicles.

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