The robotaxi company confirmed to Eyewitness News that the nearly 50 square mile expansion includes NRG Stadium, which is currently named Houston Stadium due to FIFA rules.
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Despite undergoing a recall after a Waymo entered a flooded roadway during severe weather in Texas, the company said data shows its product makes roads safer. Further reporting from ABC News indicated that while the incident involved an unoccupied vehicle, and there were no injuries, Waymo decided to review scenarios involving flooded roadways and identified an opportunity for improvement.
"Waymo is coming to more riders both near and far," Shweta Shrivastava, Senior Product Leader at Waymo, said. "Our 'land and expand' approach allows us to connect with more neighbors -ensuring we are there to support riders for everything from daily commutes and local errands to exciting nights out and the big game."
Waymo began offering service in Houston in February, and says that it plans to expand operations again, but did not provide a timeline.
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