Waymo has officially deployed its fully autonomous robotaxis in Nashville, Tennessee, marking a significant expansion for the self-driving company. The move follows extensive testing in the city, where Waymo mapped routes and refined its software to navigate local driving conditions. This deployment allows public rides without safety drivers, a major step towards its goal of launching a paid service.

However, the company's history includes software recalls due to vehicle malfunctions, such as failing to stop for school buses and collisions with stationary objects. Despite these past issues, Waymo now offers rides in Nashville alongside its existing services in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami, Phoenix, Atlanta, and Austin via Uber partnership. This expansion highlights Waymo's aggressive push into new markets despite regulatory hurdles and safety concerns.