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Driverless cars hit the streets of downtown Detroit as Waymo begins its fully autonomous phase
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Brett Kast , WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· October 7, 2026
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Key points The service is being introduced in a new city, which will be its 11th location. A ride-hailing service has started testing fully autonomous vehicles.
A ride-hailing service has started testing fully autonomous vehicles. This company operates vehicles with no driver, only a passenger in the back seat. Customers use an app to order a car and get a private ride. The service claims to be much safer than human drivers.
Further details about the service are available, including its safety record and how it works. The company has been preparing for this phase by having vehicles with human drivers on city streets for months.
The service is being introduced in a new city, which will be its 11th location. More information can be found through the original source.
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Category: business ·
Published: October 7, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
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