Waymo rolls out driverless cars on Tampa streets

The Brief

  • Waymo has launched its fleet of autonomous cars in Tampa.
  • Humans will operate the robo-taxis during the initial mapping phase.
  • The company recently rolled out similar operations in Orlando and Miami.

TAMPA, Fla. Waymo has begun testing driverless cars on Tampa streets as the company prepares for a future passenger rollout.

What we know:

The autonomous vehicles — electric white Jaguars surrounded with sensors — are mapping roads across the city. Waymo expects to ramp up its fleet operations in Tampa next year.

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