<div id="readability-page-1"><div><div><p><strong>Alphabet Inc.</strong>'s <span>GOOGL</span> <span>GOOG</span> self-driving cab service <strong>Waymo</strong> has announced that its Robotaxis have completed 96 million driverless miles, further enhancing its self-driving credentials.</p><h2>Waymo's New Safety Report</h2><p>In a new report released by Waymo on Tuesday, the company announced it reached 96 million driverless miles through June this year, with 16.4 million miles in Los Angeles, 29.8 million miles in San Francisco and 4.62 million miles in Austin, Texas. Waymo also clocked the highest number of autonomous miles driven in the city of Phoenix, Arizona, coming in at 46.39 million miles.</p><p>The company also said that its self-driving cabs had 91% fewer serious injuries as well as 79% fewer airbag deployments when compared to human drivers in the cities it operates in.</p><h2>Waymo's San Francisco Airport Expansion</h2><p>Coinciding with the safety report, the company also announced it was beginning testing operations within the premises of the San Francisco airport. &#34;Waymo has received our pilot permit allowing for commercial operations at San Francisco International Airport,&#34; the company said in a statement released on Tuesday.</p><p>Waymo will begin by offering the service only to employees before expanding to welcome regular riders in the San Francisco Bay Area, the company said in the statement. Waymo had recently begun testing operations at the San Jose airport.</p><h2>Waymo Begins NYC Testing, Tesla Not Far Behind</h2><p>The company also announced it was beginning testing operations for its autonomous cabs in NYC, much to the dismay of the city's local cab drivers, who urged New York State Governor <strong>Kathy Hochul</strong> to halt Waymo's operations, as it could pose a threat to their livelihood.</p><p>Meanwhile, <strong>Tesla Inc.</strong> <span>TSLA</span> posted a job listing on its official website as the company looked to hire drivers to help conduct the company's Robotaxi testing operations in NYC, illustrating a push for self-driving cars in the Big Apple.</p><h2>Tesla's Robotaxi Operates On The Highway</h2><p>Elsewhere, Tesla has also expanded its Robotaxi operations in Austin, which now also operates on the highways. Interestingly, the company has moved the onboard safety operator from the passenger seat to the driver's seat, in what could be a move to circumvent the newly imposed autonomous driving regulations in Texas.</p><p>Tesla's FSD or Full Self-Driving system, which forms the basis of its Robotaxi operations, has been under scrutiny amid lawsuits and criticism from experts about its effectiveness. Tesla also recently revised the definition of the technology.</p><h2>Easing Regulatory Hurdles, Trillion-Dollar Opportunity</h2><p>Interestingly, U.S. Transportation Secretary <strong>Sean Duffy </strong>announced the government was looking into easing self-driving regulations by revising the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), which are currently tailored to human drivers.</p><p>On the other hand, <strong>Wedbush Securities</strong> managing director <strong>Dan Ives</strong> has maintained bullish views on Tesla's FSD tech, outlining a $1 trillion market opportunity for the EV giant's autonomous driving push.</p><p><em>Check out more of Benzinga’s Future Of Mobility coverage by</em><em> following this link.</em></p><ul> <li>Elon Musk Back Atop Billionaires List, Tesla CEO Almost Recovers Lost Wealth Since Joining Hands With Trump</li> </ul><p><em>Photo courtesy: Shutterstock</em></p></div></div></div>

<p>Waymo, Alphabet Inc.'s self-driving cab service, has completed 96 million driverless miles, with significant operations in cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco. The company reported 91% fewer serious injuries compared to human drivers. Waymo is expanding its services to San Francisco International Airport and has begun testing in NYC. Meanwhile, Tesla is also ramping up its Robotaxi operations, including hiring drivers for NYC testing. U.S. Transportation Secretary announced potential easing of self-driving regulations, with bullish market predictions for Tesla's autonomous driving technology.</p>

- Alphabet Inc.'s Waymo has reported reaching 96 million driverless miles, with significant mileage in cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Phoenix.  
- The company also announced testing operations at San Francisco International Airport and began autonomous cab testing in New York City, facing opposition from local cab drivers.  
- Meanwhile, Tesla is expanding its Robotaxi operations and the U.S. government is considering easing self-driving regulations, highlighting a potential $1 trillion market opportunity for autonomous driving technologies.

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Tesla Robotaxi Rival Waymo Reaches 96 Million Driverless Miles As Robotaxi Race Heats Up