Recently, Waymo announced the official launch of its fully autonomous taxi service in San Francisco, operating year-round. Passengers can access this service via the "Waymo One" mobile app, enjoying trips provided by a fleet of all-electric vehicles powered by renewable energy from the CleanPowerSF program. Since its launch in August 2023, the service has already reduced approximately 570,000 kilograms of carbon emissions, making a significant contribution to California's emission reduction goals.

Since opening its waiting list, nearly 300,000 people have registered to use Waymo's fully autonomous driving service, equivalent to a quarter of San Francisco's population. Waymo reports providing over 50,000 rides per week across three major metropolitan areas, demonstrating strong market demand and stable operational capacity.

Comparing it with Tesla's autonomous driving technology, He Xiaopeng, CEO of Xpeng Motors, noted after experiencing it in California that Waymo performs exceptionally well in downtown San Francisco, while Tesla's FSD excels in Silicon Valley and on highways. He Xiaopeng predicts that 2025 will be a crucial turning point for autonomous driving technology.

According to Alphabet's financial report, "Other Bets," including Waymo's autonomous vehicle division, achieved a 71.9% year-over-year revenue growth in the first quarter of 2024, reaching $495 million, while operational losses decreased to $1.02 billion. This indicates Waymo's positive progress in both technology and market, with prospects for further reducing losses and even achieving profitability in the future.