Waymo expands to Singapore, transport autonomous vehicle services to Asia
Waymo, the subsidiary of Google, the leading in autonomous vehicle technology, announced the next step of international expansion plans. The company aims to create a strong asset in Asia-Pacific region by selecting Singapore as a new operation center. This move is considered as an important milestone in the adoption of autonomous vehicles on the global scale.
Waymo’s expansion to Singapore:
- Otonom taxi services will start and benefit from the modern infrastructure of the city
- Singapore government offers a technology friendly environment known to support AI and autonomous vehicle technology
- Performance of artificial intelligence technology will be tested in intensive traffic conditions of Asia
- Cooperation strategies with local stakeholders and technology companies will be developed
- To contribute to the development of autonomous vehicle ecosystem in the region
Singapore is an ideal pilot city for autonomous vehicles with security, layout and technology infrastructure. The presence of Waymo will become part of the smart transportation systems of the city and will provide added value to the local economy. This expansion is an important stage of the Waymo’s strategy to increase market share outside the United States.
Waymo’s Singapore decision proves that autonomous vehicle technology can be applied not only in developed countries, but also in emerging markets with modern infrastructure. This step of the company can promote other technology companies to do similar expansion plans.