What Happened
In recent months, some cities have sought a new recruit in their forever war against potholes: Waymo.
Why It Matters
Municipal officials in multiple cities where Waymo operates have reached out to the robotaxi operator for help in locating potholes on their streets, assuming that Waymo kept such data.
Key Details
- Fortunately for them, Waymo does, and it has recently decided to launch a pilot program, along with Google's Waze, to share its pothole data with city officials.
- The mission is to make city streets safer to drive, which is desirable for both human and robot drivers.
- And it could help Waymo's broader effort to build positive relationships with cities, espec … Read the full story at The Verge.
Background Context
In recent months, some cities have sought a new recruit in their forever war against potholes: Waymo. Municipal officials in multiple cities where Waymo operates have reached out to the robotaxi operator for help in locating potholes on their streets, assuming that Waymo kept such data. Fortunately for them, Waymo does, and it has recently decided to launch a pilot program, along with Google's Waze, to share its pothole data with city officials. The mission is to make city streets safer to drive, which is desirable for both human and robot drivers. And it could help Waymo's broader effort to build positive relationships with cities, espec … Read the full story at The Verge.
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Source: The Verge – Original Link
Source: The Verge
