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Waymo's autonomous vehicles now making their way around Pittsburgh
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Fusion42 · 19 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Waymo has begun testing fully autonomous vehicles with safety drivers in Pittsburgh, collaborating with local authorities while progressing toward commercial robotaxi services. The company is focused on rigorous testing, map development, and regulatory compliance, particularly on cybersecurity and safety.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility, and 2 sources have reported it between 18 Sep 2026 and 19 Sep 2026.
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The testing step in Pittsburgh signals an opening for urban mobility founders to engage with local regulators and showcase safety protocols. Your opportunity is now to build services that complement autonomous fleets before commercial robotaxi launches.
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2 sources · first reported 18 Sep 2026 · latest 19 Sep 2026
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