Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) announced on Wednesday that its autonomous vehicle unit, Waymo will be driving to Los Angeles next. Waymo currently operates in Phoenix and San Francisco.
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Waymo stated that it is currently operating in many LA neighborhoods including “Downtown and Miracle Mile, Koreatown, Santa Monica, Westwood and West Hollywood, and we’ll begin driving autonomously in several central districts over the coming months as we prepare to serve Angelenos.”

Waymo’s co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana commented, “When we think about our next cities, Los Angeles jumps out. LA is a remarkable, vibrant place – and Waymo’s experience leaves us best positioned to tackle its driving complexity. “