Waymo Wants to Bring Its Robotaxis to New York City
Wall Street JournalWednesday, June 18, 2025 at 4:00:00 PM
Waymo, the self-driving car company, is eyeing New York City as its next big market for robotaxis—but it’s not going to be a smooth ride. Legal red tape and logistical challenges stand in the way before their driverless cars can hit the famously chaotic streets of NYC.
Editor’s Note: If Waymo pulls this off, it could be a game-changer for urban transportation, proving that even a city as unpredictable as New York can adapt to self-driving tech. But the hurdles ahead—regulatory battles, public skepticism, and the sheer complexity of NYC traffic—show just how hard it is to bring futuristic ideas into real-world chaos. This isn’t just about Waymo; it’s a test of whether autonomous vehicles can truly go mainstream.
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