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Beloved SF cat’s death fuels Waymo criticism

The death of a neighborhood bodega cat named Kit Kat has shaken San Francisco’s Mission District and prompted new debates ...

Waymo Was Thriving in San Francisco. Then One of Its Driverless Cars Killed a Cat.

The self-driving taxis have become ubiquitous in the city, but an uproar ensued when one ran over a beloved feline.

Waymo service expanded to San Jose, including first commercial airport service in California

Autonomous robotaxi company Waymo announced it has expanded to San Jose and is offering curbside service to San Jose Mineta ...
KPBS

Driverless rideshare service Waymo coming to San Diego gets mixed reactions

Rideshare vehicles without humans behind the wheel are coming to San Diego next year. It’s raising some concerns from the ...

Planning to take Waymo in 2026? What to know in case of emergency

In 2026, Waymo, in partnership with Lyft, will begin transporting passengers autonomously through Nashville's streets.
San Francisco Examiner

Waymo just got a step closer to SFO service

Waymo’s SJC service has no bearing on the timeline for offering service to SFO, according to spokespeople from the company ...
The Robot Report

Waymo’s highway driving sets stage for wider robotaxi expansion

While Waymo’s longtime rival Cruise is no longer in operation, it still faces competitors such as Zoox and Nuro, which are ...
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Reported Waymo accident sparks controversy in San Francisco — plus, 3 other big EV stories to know this week

"Should not be on the street." Reported Waymo accident sparks controversy in San Francisco — plus, 3 other big EV stories to ...