Waymo will begin offering autonomous rides on local freeways to some customers, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to integrate driverless technology on the roads.
The company — owned by Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google — is launching highway access for a select faction of robotaxi riders who have signed up as so-called “trusted testers” in its ride-sharing app.
It remains unclear exactly when such rides might be fully available to the broader public. Officials said they would seek to expand freeway access to more riders over time…