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Waymo is leveling up its robotaxi fleet with the new, Chinese-built 'Ojai' electric van, set to roll out across its expanding network of cities this year, replacing the aging Jaguar I-Pace fleet.
In a twist nobody saw coming, Waymo's advanced robotaxis are hitting a very human snag: passengers leaving doors ajar. Now, the autonomous leader is paying gig workers to literally drive around and close car doors. Turns out, even in the future, some problems are just old school.
Waymo's self-driving taxis faced serious scrutiny after a San Francisco power outage left them stranded at intersections, causing major traffic disruptions and raising questions about AV reliability in emergencies.
Waymo is expanding its autonomous vehicle operations to four new U.S. cities: Baltimore, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia. The Jaguar I-PACE fleet will start manual data collection, paving the way for eventual robotaxi services.
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