You’ve probably heard rumblings about this. But now, it’s been confirmed by Waymo, the company whose fleet of autonomous vehicles carry folks around without a driver. Portland is on the list of expansion cities for the service.
Waymo is coming to the Rose City! Portland has always been a pioneer in urban design, balancing its independent spirit with a deep commitment to sustainable, forward-thinking living. This unique blend of innovation and community makes it the perfect place for Waymo’s next chapter. We are actively working with state and city officials, as well as community partners, to create a regulatory path to deployment as we lay the groundwork for our future service.
Starting today, we’ll begin manually driving our vehicles to help familiarize the Waymo Driver with Portland’s distinct streetscapes—from its iconic bridges to its bustling, rain-slicked corridors. By following our rigorous safety framework, we aim to eventually provide both lifelong residents and first-time visitors with a safe, reliable, and stress-free way to move through the city.
For more, see the post from the Waymo team and the coverage in the Portland Business Journal.