Waymo is planning to deploy 20,000 robotaxis in cities by 2027. Including Tokyo, London, Madrid, + Toronto.
In the US, Waymos have caused city-wide gridlock, been involved in 3 fatalities, blocked streetcars, buses, + secret service motorcades (+ killed at least one bodega cat).
That's not all 👇 🧵
https://gizmodo.com/waymo-reportedly-plans-to-put-20000-robotaxis-on-the-road-by-the-end-of-2027-2000828211
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