Alphabet's (GOOGL) Waymo has begun its Robotaxi service in Miami, via Bloomberg

Alphabet's Waymo launching its robotaxi service in Miami signals a strategic move into the autonomous vehicle space, which could disrupt traditional transport models and influence urban mobility.

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This expansion not only diversifies Waymo's service offerings but also emphasizes the growing competition in the mobility sector from tech giants, impacting investor sentiment in both the transportation and tech industries.

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