Waymo launched a transit rewards program in the San Francisco Bay Area that gives riders $2.85 in Waymo Cash when they combine a Waymo ride with public transit within 2 hours using a Visa card. The initiative aims to create seamless multimodal transportation by integrating autonomous vehicles with regional transit networks, with plans to expand to additional cities.
Waymo launches a transit rewards program in the San Francisco Bay Area offering riders Waymo Cash when they combine Waymo rides with public transit using Visa cards. The initiative aims to make multimodal commuting more convenient and affordable, with plans to expand to additional cities.
The iPhone 18 Pro's camera features a variable aperture main lens for improved low-light and depth-of-field control, but software upgrades prove more useful for daily photography. The Vergecast explores these camera improvements alongside discussions of AI safety concerns and third-party evaluators in AI labs.
Waymo plans to launch an all-electric autonomous ride-hail service in Singapore, starting with manual operations next year and progressing to fully autonomous vehicles. The service aims to enhance road safety, support sustainable mobility, and complement Singapore's existing public transportation network.
Waymo detected a firearm inside one of its robotaxis carrying two teenagers in early September and alerted police, leading to arrests. The incident raises significant questions about privacy expectations in autonomous vehicles, what data they record, and how that footage is shared with law enforcement.
Alphabet's Waymo plans to launch a fully autonomous robotaxi service in Tokyo in 2027, partnering with Japanese taxi firms Go and Nihon Kotsu. The service will start with a small fleet and expand to 100 vehicles, marking the first autonomous service on Japanese public roads and part of Waymo's global expansion that also includes London.