- Waymo, formerly Google's self-driving car business, has commenced autonomous testing of its taxis on London streets.
- Currently, the self-driving vehicles operate with a human driver in the front seat, but Waymo intends to remove human oversight later this year for fully autonomous operation.
- Dmitri Dolgov, Waymo's co-chief executive, confirmed that the core driving AI is performing well and that testing is a crucial step toward rider-only deployment.
- Waymo asserts that its self-driving taxis will significantly improve road safety, citing data that shows its vehicles are safer than human drivers over 100 million autonomous miles.
- The initiative has garnered support from the UK government and road safety experts, who believe it will enhance accessibility, attract investment, and contribute to road safety goals.
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