Google-owned Waymo launches self-driving ride-share fleet

Published December 5, 2018 1:29pm ET



Waymo on Wednesday launched the first-ever fleet of self-driving cars for ride-share services as lawmakers debate a regulatory framework for the burgeoning technology.

Waymo, owned by Google-parent Alphabet Inc., said the service will first be offered in the Phoenix suburbs, where it was already being tested. Trained drivers will ride with passengers to supervise the initial roll-out.

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