在特斯拉推出Robotaxi后，自动驾驶公司Waymo宣布将于明年在达拉斯推出其自动驾驶网约车服务。该服务将通过Waymo应用程序提供，车队由Avis负责管理和维护。达拉斯是美国十大城市中交通事故死亡率最高的城市之一，Waymo希望通过其服务改善这一状况。虽然具体运营车辆数量和覆盖区域尚未公布，但Waymo表示已在达拉斯进行早期测试，并计划未来扩展到更多城市。目前，Waymo已在旧金山、凤凰城、洛杉矶、亚特兰大和奥斯汀运营，并即将进入迈阿密和华盛顿特区。此次扩张正值特斯拉CEO马斯克表示其Robotaxi有望在2025年底覆盖美国一半人口之际，两家公司在自动驾驶领域的竞争日益激烈。

Waymo宣布将于明年在达拉斯推出自动驾驶网约车服务，这是继特斯拉Robotaxi发布后，自动驾驶领域竞争加剧的又一信号。该服务将通过Waymo应用程序提供，并由Avis负责车队管理和维护。

达拉斯是美国十大城市中交通事故死亡率最高的城市之一，Waymo希望通过引入自动驾驶技术来改善当地的交通安全状况，为居民和游客提供更便捷、一致的出行方式。

Waymo在达拉斯的早期测试已在进行中，具体运营细节如车辆数量和覆盖范围尚未公布，但公司表示将逐步扩展至更多城市。目前Waymo已在多个城市运营，并计划进入迈阿密和华盛顿特区。

此次公告紧随特斯拉CEO马斯克关于Robotaxi市场潜力的言论，表明自动驾驶出租车领域的竞争正逐步白热化。Waymo与特斯拉在服务区域扩张上已展开竞争，显示出双方在抢占市场份额方面的决心。

It appears Tesla's Robotaxi launch has stirred up competition: Waymo is launching its autonomous ride-hailing service in Dallas next year.

According to the company's announcement on Monday, Waymo will offer the service through its app, while the fleet will be managed and maintained by Avis.

Dallas has the worst traffic fatality rate among the 10 largest cities in the U.S., and Waymo said it hopes to improve this statistic.

The company didn't say how many cars it plans to operate with in Dallas, nor has it shared a coverage map. The press release did mention a few areas of the city which will presumably be covered: "Whether catching a Mavericks’ game, hitting up the multiple arts districts, or tasting your way through the trendy culinary scene, the Waymo Driver offers a convenient, consistent way for both residents and visitors to get around town."

There's no word on exact timing, either. Waymo says that "early testing is already underway," and rides will be offered to the public "next year." Further down the line, Waymo says it plans to expand to more cities.

Waymo currently operates in San Francisco, Phoenix, Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Austin, while Miami, and Washington D.C. are listed as "coming soon."

The announcement comes shortly after Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that his company's Robotaxis could cover half the population of the U.S. by the end of 2025 — should regulators allow it. Waymo, which has been operating for a decade, has already engaged in a bit of a contest with Tesla; after Tesla expanded its Robotaxi coverage area in Austin, Waymo responded with an even larger expansion of its own.