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Waymo's autonomous taxis reportedly arriving in Switzerland
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Waymo's autonomous taxis reportedly arriving in Switzerland

From Le Temps · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Waymo, Google's self-driving car service, is reportedly preparing to launch in Switzerland.
  • Swiss Federal President Guy Parmelin previously experienced a Waymo ride in Silicon Valley and expressed enthusiasm.
  • The article is primarily accessible to subscribers, with a brief summary available.

Waymo, the autonomous vehicle company owned by Google's parent Alphabet, is reportedly set to expand its operations to Switzerland. This move would mark a significant international expansion for the self-driving taxi service, which currently operates in several U.S. cities.

Swiss Federal President Guy Parmelin recently had the opportunity to ride in a Waymo vehicle during a visit to Silicon Valley in early July. Social media posts from the time showed him expressing his delight with the driverless taxi experience, suggesting a positive reception to the technology within Swiss political circles.

You may have already taken one in the United States. On social media, many people film themselves in one of these autonomous taxis, particularly in San Francisco or Los Angeles.

โ€” Le TempsDescribing the popularity and visibility of Waymo vehicles in the US, setting the stage for their potential arrival in Switzerland.

The full details of Waymo's planned Swiss launch are reserved for subscribers of the publication. A brief, 20-second summary is offered, indicating the significance of this potential expansion into the European market. The article notes that the summary itself may have been generated with AI assistance.

The President of the Confederation, during his visit to Silicon Valley in early July, was delighted to take this driverless vehicle.

โ€” Le TempsReferring to Swiss Federal President Guy Parmelin's positive experience with a Waymo taxi.
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Originally published by Le Temps in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.