Waymo
Waymo is a prominent autonomous vehicle company that evolved from Google's Self-Driving Car Project launched in 2009. In 2016, it became a standalone subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., focusing on the development and deployment of self-driving technology. Waymo introduced its commercial service, Waymo One, in 2018, allowing users to hail driverless taxis via a mobile app in select cities in the U.S. The company has been at the forefront of the autonomous driving revolution, emphasizing safety and compliance with traffic laws, while also facing challenges related to regulatory and operational frameworks.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | 1 | 4.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 18,776,707 | 17,581 | $180,000 | 169$ |
| Totals | 1 | 18,776,707 | 17,581 | $180,000 | 169$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Kazakhstan:
Waymo's self-driving taxi was involved in an accident with a child in Santa Monica, California.
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Vietnam:
Waymo is the self-driving taxi service involved in the incident where a man was found in the trunk of a vehicle.
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Belarus:
Waymo is a well-known robo-taxi service in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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