Waymo opens up robotaxi service in Dallas to everyone
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Dropping the waitlist in Dallas moves robotaxis from controlled pilots to real urban transport infrastructure in another major US market. City planners, insurers, and mobility operators now need to model AVs as a persistent supply of rides—not a demo—when they think about traffic patterns, curb space, and pricing power.
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