Waymo One Goes Public in Los Angeles: Fully Autonomous Rides Now Available 24/7

Summary of Waymo One Launch in Los Angeles

Date: November 12, 2024

Overview:

• Service Launch: Waymo One, the autonomous ride service, has officially launched for public use in Los Angeles.
• Initial Preview: In October 2023, a six-neighborhood preview was conducted, which ended in March 2024. Since then, the service has been gradually expanding from the waitlist.
• Current Availability: As of today, fully autonomous rides are available 24/7 across 79 square miles, covering areas such as Santa Monica, Hollywood Boulevard, and USC. This is an expansion from the earlier 63 square miles.
• Ride Experience: Passengers can use their time in traffic more productively or relax during rides in electric Jaguar I-Pace vehicles that seat four and offer trunk storage.
• User Satisfaction: Nearly 300,000 people have joined the waitlist, with riders taking hundreds of thousands of paid trips. The service has been highly rated at 4.7/5 stars on average, with 98% of users satisfied and 96% finding it useful.
• Service Details: Car availability may be limited during peak times like nights and weekends, which could result in higher prices. Waymo One is also available in San Francisco and Phoenix, with the app supporting both Android and iOS devices.