Waymo and Waze Collaborate to Address Los Angeles Pothole Issues
Waymo and Waze have announced a collaborative effort to tackle the increasing pothole problem in Los Angeles. The initiative involves using Waymo's self-driving cars to detect potholes, with the data being shared with city officials through Waze's traffic data-sharing platform. This partnership comes in response to a significant rise in potholes following a particularly rainy season, with over 6,700 potholes reported in January alone. The program aims to improve road safety and infrastructure by providing real-time data to city officials and warning drivers of potholes through the Waze app. The initiative is part of a broader effort by Waymo to enhance road safety and infrastructure, and it is currently being piloted in five cities, including San Francisco, Phoenix, Austin, and Atlanta. 
