Benzinga·2025-12-29 05:36Group 1: Waymo's Expansion and Operations - Waymo, backed by Alphabet Inc., is testing its Robotaxi service in London, with plans for expansion in the city [1][3] - A video showed a Waymo-branded Jaguar I-Pace electric vehicle on London streets, although it was not operating autonomously during the recording [2] - The company has reached 14 million paid Robotaxi rides in 2025, indicating significant growth in its service [3] Group 2: Challenges in Existing Operations - Waymo has faced disruptions in its San Francisco Robotaxi operations due to a PG&E Corp. substation outage, leading to a temporary pause in service [4] - The company also halted operations in the San Francisco Bay Area on Christmas Day due to severe weather warnings, including flash floods [4] Group 3: Competitive Landscape - Other companies, such as Uber and Lyft, are partnering with Baidu's Apollo Go to introduce self-driving taxis in the UK next year, indicating increasing competition in the market [5] - Tesla is also advancing its Full Self-Driving technology in Europe, showcasing the competitive dynamics in the autonomous vehicle sector [6]