From frustration to excitement: The long, winding road of Alphabet's self-driving Waymo unit

After years of heavy investment and losses, Alphabet's big bet on autonomous driving is starting to pay off.

From frustration to excitement: The long, winding road of Alphabet's self-driving Waymo unit

A Waymo autonomous self-driving Jaguar electric vehicle sits parked at an EVgo charging station in Los Angeles, California, on May 15, 2024.

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Alphabet's self-driving car unit Waymo is finally shifting into high gear.