Waymo announced that starting November 12, anyone in Los Angeles can take fully autonomous rides 24/7 with Waymo One – with coverage of around 80-square miles of Los Angeles county.
Waymo began commercial operations in LA earlier this year, with nearly 300,000 people joining the waitlist. Those riders have taken hundreds of thousands of paid trips across the city and, according to company data, have rated them at 4.7 / 5 stars on average. Riders recently surveyed by Waymo in LA said that 98% are satisfied with the service and 96% find it useful. The waitlist is now dropped and anyone may request an autonomous ride.
“Now is an exciting time to welcome everyone in Los Angeles along for the ride,” said Tekedra Mawakana, co-CEO, Waymo. “Our service has matured quickly and our riders are embracing the many benefits of fully autonomous driving. We’re so grateful to all of our first riders in LA, and we can’t wait to serve more riders soon.” Waymo intends to grow the service area to cover more of the city in the future.
“Riding with Waymo was an incredible experience—smooth, safe, and truly impressive,” said Tisha Janigan, founder of She is Hope, a non-profit aiming to provide services to single mothers. “When I rode alone and with some of our single mother families, we were amazed by the driverless technology and the sense of comfort it provided. Access to Waymo could be a game-changer for women we serve, offering a nonjudgmental, reliable transportation option that prioritizes safety.”
