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Study: Waymo robotaxis had fewer crashes than human drivers across four cities
Summary by Terrell Hills News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: NBC affiliate , as published by WOAI News 4 / News4SA (NBC affiliate) — Local
· July 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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A new study has found that driverless Waymo vehicles were involved in fewer crashes than human-driven cars in four major US cities. This comparison suggests that the robotaxis may be a safer option on
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: WOAI News 4 / News4SA (NBC affiliate) — Local ·
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