Waymo Introduces Paid Robotaxi Service in Los Angeles

Waymo, a spinoff of Google, is set to launch a paid robotaxi service in Los Angeles on Wednesday, despite pushback from unions and local transportation authorities. The service will operate similarly to other ride-hailing apps but with no human drivers present. Waymo has already operated commercial robotaxi services in San Francisco and Phoenix and has received regulatory approval to expand to a paid service in Los Angeles. The move comes as the nation's experiment with self-driving car technology gains momentum, with other companies like Tesla and Cruise also making strides in the autonomous vehicle space.