In the near future, you can hop in a driverless car and cruise through Denver.
Why it matters: The technology promises to reduce vehicle fatalities and crashes, and to increase mobility for people who are elderly, disabled or impaired.
State of play: Waymo is preparing to deploy its robotaxis on Denver roads starting next year, a spokesperson confirmed this week.
- The company began testing in September to map streets and gather data on driving patterns.
The next step is to test the vehicles in autonomous mode with a driver on board, though a date for those efforts is TBD.
- A date for the company to start offering driverless rides is not yet set.
Between the lines: The company also is meeting with community organizations, including the Colorado Center for the Blind, AAA Colorado and the Denver Public Schools Foundation, to get feedback on its plan…