Waymo eyes deploying self-driving technology in trucking: CEO Krafcik


  • TECH
  • Thursday, 12 Sep 2019

FILE PHOTO  Waymo CEO John Krafcik speaks on stage during the annual Google IO developers conference in Mountain View California May 8 2018. REUTERSStephen LamFile photo

Waymo has so far focused on so-called robotaxis but, in remarks prepared for a speech to the Frankfurt motor show, Krafcik said the self-driving technology, Waymo Driver, was also suited to steering road freight. — Reuters

FRANKFURT: Waymo is exploring deploying its self-driving technology in the trucking industry, CEO John Krafcik said on Sept 12, as it works with industry partners to seize a commercial opportunity from a looming shortage of human drivers.

Waymo, backed by Alphabet Inc's Google, has so far focused on so-called robotaxis but, in remarks prepared for a speech to the Frankfurt motor show, Krafcik said the self-driving technology, Waymo Driver, was also suited to steering road freight.

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