Waymo expands world's largest fully autonomous taxi service area in Phoenix and San Francisco

The Alphabet-owned company, Waymo, has announced an expansion of its autonomous taxi service in Arizona and California. The company is doubling its Phoenix service area, making it the largest fully autonomous service area in the world. Meanwhile, in San Francisco, where the company also operates, it has also expanded its service. The news marks a big step for Waymo's expansion plans, with the company offering rides to the general public since 2022. In addition to its expanded service coverage, Waymo has also incorporated some tech updates, including improved hand gesture detection and increased capacity for managing inclement weather like dense fog.