Waymo driverless cars are coming to Chicago
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Waymo this week will begin mapping and collecting data in Chicago and Charlotte. The move comes as Waymo announces it is currently operating its robotaxis fully autonomously in 10 US cities.
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Google’s self-driving subsidiary has begun a phased rollout in the Queen City following major expansion elsewhere in the country.
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