In a groundbreaking development, Waymo's fully autonomous taxi service has made its debut in Santa Monica, offering residents of the coastal city an opportunity to experience the future of transportation at no cost.

Waymo's "One Tour" has set up shop on the bustling Third Street Promenade as of Wednesday, October 11, 2023, inviting Santa Monica residents to enjoy an exclusive one-week preview of their cutting-edge autonomous ride-hailing service.

The journey toward this technological achievement began in 2009, with Waymo equipping their vehicles with a formidable arsenal of 29 cameras and sensors, essential for safely navigating the intricate web of city streets. These vehicles further enhance the rider experience and safety with interior cameras. To ensure top-notch customer support, Waymo has established a dedicated customer service system.

A standout feature of Waymo's service is their real-time mapping system, which offers passengers live updates on their trip's progress, showing the current location and estimated time of arrival at their chosen destination.

While Waymo has already established a presence in cities like San Francisco and Phoenix, the company now has its sights set on venturing into the competitive Los Angeles market.

For the people of Los Angeles, Waymo has an enticing offer: a one-week early access pass to sample their fully autonomous ride-hailing service, Waymo One, completely free in Santa Monica.

Waymo One - The World's First Fully Autonomous Ride-Hailing Service

Waymo One stands as the world's pioneering fully autonomous ride-hailing service, available to the general public. Users can hail one of Waymo's autonomously driven vehicles - absent of a human driver in the front seat - 24 hours a day, seven days a week. With a fleet driven by a Driver boasting more than 20 million miles of experience on public roads, riders can rely on a safe and reliable service for any outing, whether it's a night on the town or a break from the wheel.

Pricing Transparency

Waymo maintains full transparency regarding pricing, ensuring riders always have insight into their trip cost before booking. During peak periods, such as evenings and weekends, prices may vary to help manage increased demand and guarantee rides are readily available. Regardless of route changes or adaptations, the trip's cost will remain consistent, with pricing based on the most direct path.

This launch marks an exciting development in the world of autonomous transportation and provides Santa Monica residents with a unique opportunity to explore the future of ride-hailing technology firsthand.

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