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Waymo Cuts Robotaxi Service Amid Protests; Tesla Prepares Launch

6/14/2025

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Waymo is scaling back its robotaxi service in major U.S. cities, including Los Angeles, in response to protests against federal immigration policies and recent vandalism incidents. Meanwhile, Tesla is gearing up to introduce its own robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, despite doubts surrounding its safety and effectiveness compared to Waymo's established operations.

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Waymo is scaling back its robotaxi service in major U.S. cities, including Los Angeles, in response to protests against federal immigration policies and recent vandalism incidents. Meanwhile, Tesla is gearing up to introduce its own robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, despite doubts surrounding its safety and effectiveness compared to Waymo's established operations.