Alphabet-owned Waymo will launch a fleet of self-driving cars in Phoenix later this year after being granted a permit to operate as a taxi firm. The company said it would be the first commercial ride-hailing service that uses autonomous vehicles and has been approved by regulators for use on public roads. Separately, Yandex NV, Russia’s largest Internet company, has tested its self-driving car on public roads in icy conditions after a recent snowstorm. Waymo hasn't released any price details but it's thought the company will be able to undercut ride-hailing services Uber and Lyft.
Alphabet-owned Waymo will launch a fleet of self-driving cars in Phoenix later this year after being granted a permit to operate as a taxi firm. The company said it would be the first commercial ride-hailing service that uses autonomous vehicles and has been approved by regulators for use on public roads. Waymo hasn't released any price details but it's thought the company will be able to undercut ride-hailing services Uber and Lyft.