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Waymo's Driverless Cars Slash Pedestrian Injuries by 92%

5/2/2025

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Waymo's groundbreaking study reveals that its fully driverless vehicles have surpassed human drivers, showcasing an impressive 92% drop in pedestrian injuries and a staggering 96% reduction in vehicle collisions after 56.7 million miles across four major U.S. cities. This research underscores Waymo's commitment to safety as it gears up to expand its robotaxi services.

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Waymo's groundbreaking study reveals that its fully driverless vehicles have surpassed human drivers, showcasing an impressive 92% drop in pedestrian injuries and a staggering 96% reduction in vehicle collisions after 56.7 million miles across four major U.S. cities. This research underscores Waymo's commitment to safety as it gears up to expand its robotaxi services.