Waymo this week will begin mapping and collecting data in Chicago and Charlotte. The move comes as Waymo announces it is currently operating its robotaxis fully autonomously in 10 US cities.

As Waymo Robotaxis start in uptown Charlotte, some residents embrace the tech while others question whether city streets are ready.

Waymo, the autonomous vehicle company, is now behind 1 in every 6 lobbyist contacts with San Francisco city officials.

Four more cities are getting driverless vehicles. Waymo offers rides in autonomous cars that do not have drivers.

Waymo unveils cheaper sixth-generation driverless technology, expanding robotaxi service to 20 new cities this year with improved sensors and reduced costs.

In line with Waymo ’s approach, VW’s fleet of specialised ID. Buzz electric camper vans rely on an array of cameras and sensors. But unlike Waymo or Tesla, which have proprietary autonomous technology, the “brains” for VW’s vehicles are from Israeli start-up Mobileye.

Waymo starts fully driverless, employee-only tests on Austin-area highways as it expands robotaxi service ahead of wider rollout.

Waymo said it’s bringing driverless ride service to Orlando as it expands into new U.S. cities to grow autonomous transportation.