Original title: Google Deploys Commercial Driverless Fleet Before Year-End – Bold Move or Overambitious?
On October 13, according to reports from CleanTechnica, an anonymous source revealed that Waymo, Google's self-driving division, is planning to launch a commercial fleet of fully autonomous vehicles by the end of this year. The service will be available in Chandler, a suburb of Phoenix, offering shared ride services to users.
Phoenix has long been one of the key testing grounds for Google’s self-driving technology. The city was chosen for several reasons, including its favorable weather conditions, fewer pedestrians, and wide streets that make it ideal for autonomous driving tests.
Perhaps most importantly, Arizona is known for being one of the most driver-friendly states in the U.S. for autonomous vehicle development. In Arizona, companies are allowed to test self-driving cars without a human driver in the car, provided that a remote operator can take control when necessary and is held responsible for any incidents that occur during the drive.
With less than three months left in the year, launching a commercial driverless service by the end of 2023 would be a bold move. Even if the project were delayed until 2024, Waymo would still be ahead of competitors like Lyft and other major players in the self-driving space.
However, Google isn’t just racing against time — there are technical challenges as well. According to the same anonymous source, there have been instances where the response between the driverless vehicles and the control center was delayed, raising concerns about the system's reliability and safety.
This development marks a significant step forward in the race for full autonomy. If successful, it could set a new benchmark for the industry and reshape how people think about transportation in the future.
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