Autonomous Vehicle News
Driverless vehicle company Waymo made waves with its recent launch of a paid, autonomous ride-hailing service in San Francisco. However, the company has deliberately excluded 5G technology from its core offering, opting instead for on-board computing. San Francisco has served as a proving ground for Waymo's autonomous technology for several years, alongside other industry players like Cruise, owned by General Motors. The 5G FactorWaymo's divergence from 5G technology holds significance as the initial excitement around 5G's potential connection to autonomous vehicles has waned. Amid early speculation that 5G could significantly benefit the autonomous driving sector, leading players like Waymo and Tesla are instead prioritizing on-board computing.