• Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet (Google's parent company), has launched its first robotaxi service in San Francisco, California. The service, which uses Zeekr electric vehicles, is the company's first commercial deployment of its autonomous driving technology outside of the Phoenix, Arizona area.

• The Waymo robotaxi service in San Francisco will initially be available to a limited number of riders who have been pre-selected and invited to participate. The service will operate within a designated service area in the city, and riders will be able to hail the autonomous vehicles through the Waymo app.

• The launch of the Waymo robotaxi service in San Francisco marks a significant milestone for the company, as it expands its autonomous driving technology to a new and challenging urban environment. The service is expected to provide valuable data and insights that will help Waymo refine its technology and pave the way for broader deployment of its autonomous vehicles in the future.