Are robotaxis finally here?
Robotaxis are becoming a reality in select U.S. cities, with companies like Waymo leading the expansion of fully self-driving commercial services. While the technology is currently limited to specific urban pilot programs, major industry players are planning significant nationwide growth.
Why it matters
The deployment of autonomous vehicles represents a major shift in urban transportation infrastructure and consumer mobility.
Fully self-driving cars for hire have been hailed as the technology of the future for years now. That future has finally arrived - but only in some cities.
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