Waymo addresses the issue that comes with the chaos of driving to and from the airport in Phoenix specifically with the new robotaxis. The Alphabet company notes that it is the first autonomous vehicle brand that is planning to implement this service in a busy metropolitan airport.
Previously, the company offered airport trips to its employees that are driven by safety drivers. Now it expands its service area to the Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix which sees a potential financial opportunity for Waymo. The company also notes that airport trips account for about 20% of its manually driven cars. There is also the option of the ride-hailing service entitled Waymo One that uses both drivers with and without safety drivers.
AV-Operated Airport Rides
Waymo Delivers the Robotaxis to Take Trips to the Phoenix Airport
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