➀ Alphabet and outside investors have invested another $5.6 billion into Waymo, bringing its total funding to $10.85 billion. Waymo operates Robotaxi services in San Francisco, Phoenix, and LA. ➁ Waymo's self-driving car crash rate is the lowest among competitors, while Tesla and GM Cruise face scrutiny. ➂ Autonomous vehicle crashes in California have been increasing, with a rate of 96.65 crashes per 1,000 vehicles in 2022.

➀ Waymo plans to expand its robotaxi service in California, including East Bay, San Jose, and highways around San Francisco Bay. ➁ The expansion follows a year of operation in San Francisco without serious incidents, according to Waymo's director of product management. ➂ Despite this, there have been incidents of Waymo vehicles driving the wrong way and causing crashes, leading to recalls and federal investigations. ➃ Local communities and activists are concerned about the safety and nuisance posed by the increasing number of autonomous vehicles.