Waymo runs a fully autonomous ride-hailing service: you book a ride in an app and a car with no human driver takes you there.
In plain words
The self-driving system, called the Waymo Driver, combines lidar, cameras and radar with detailed maps and AI to know where it is and what is around it. Before driving in a new area, Waymo maps it in detail. Riders use the Waymo app in several US cities, and in some cities rides are booked through Uber.
A quick example
Imagine a rider in a city Waymo serves. They request a trip in the Waymo app, a car arrives with nobody in the driver's seat, they sit in the back, and the car drives them to their destination.
Where you'll meet it
- Robotaxi rides in US cities.
- A real-world example of AI in autonomous vehicles.
Related
Sources
- DocsFAQ, Waymo · read 29 Sept 2026
- DocsThe Waymo Driver, Waymo · read 29 Sept 2026
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