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GOOGL's Waymo Launches Autonomous Ride-Hailing Service in Nashville

Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) initiated a fully autonomous ride-hailing service via its Waymo unit in Nashville on April 7, covering a 60-square-mile area. The service aims to enhance operations through Lyft, its fleet partner, with plans to expand app offerings. Waymo also operates approximately 3,000 vehicles, an increase from 2,700 in November, illustrating significant growth. Additionally, extensive data from over 170 million miles indicates a 13-fold reduction in serious injury crashes, positioning GOOGL favorably within the autonomous driving market.