Waymo, Los Angeles

Waymo is getting ready to tackle Los Angeles' freeways. How have the robotaxis fared so far?
Waymo's fleet of electric, self-driving taxis has been available for hire in parts of Los Angeles for a few months now. And in a post on X this week, the company announced it was set to take on the most L.
Waymo is coming to Los Angeles freeways, company announces
The California Public Utilities Commission approved Waymo's autonomous vehicle program in Los Angeles in March 2024. The service was expanded to the public in November. Aside from Los Angeles, the company also has driverless cars in San Francisco and Phoenix, with plans to expand to Austin, Atlanta and Miami.
Flooding causes hourslong closure on 101 Freeway through downtown Los Angeles
A Sigalert was issued for several hours Monday morning after what looked like a lake formed on the 101 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles. The flooding was first reported on the southbound side of the freeway near 4th Street around 2 a.
Fact Check: Video shows 2017 fire along Los Angeles freeway, not 2025 wildfires
A years-old video showing a fire along Interstate 405 in Los Angeles was shared online with the false suggestion that it shows California wildfires in January 2025.
Waymo coming to LA freeways
Waymo is bringing autonomous vehicles to Los Angeles freeways, with rides available only to employees to start.
Driverless vehicles coming to Los Angeles freeways
Robotaxis are taking a big step for any young driver: They’re taking on Los Angeles freeways. Waymo vehicles, which have already been operating in Los Angeles, will now drive the freeways as well, though the service will be limited to employees of the company at first,
Hughes Fire rages outside Los Angeles as new wildfire erupts near busy 405 Freeway
Firefighters in Southern California conducted another fierce wildfire fight on Wednesday and into Thursday morning.
Fire in Bel-Air frays nerves as red flag weather is set to peak Thursday in Los Angeles
A fire broke out Wednesday night along the 405 Freeway in the Sepulveda Pass near the Getty Center, burning about 20 acres ...
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Earlier California fire shows how Los Angeles could rebuild
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Rebuild Los Angeles by liberating people and markets
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Forward progress of Sepulveda Fire near 405 Freeway stopped, evacuation warnings lifted
The blaze was first reported just after 11 p.m. near northbound lanes of the freeway in Sherman Oaks, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. The Sepulveda Fire had burned through ...
31,000 under evacuation orders as new fast-moving wildfire breaks out in Los Angeles County
Firefighters responded to a brush fire Wednesday north of Los Angeles on a day of red flag warnings for parts of Southern ...
The next driver you cut off on the freeway may be invisible
Los Angeles freeways can be a white-knuckle ride for even the most fearless drivers. But as you navigate the endless traffic, ...