For the first time, I took a ride in a driverless car. Is it safe? How does it work? And when will something this futuristic make its way to India? These were just some of the questions that raced through my mind.

Waymo driverless taxis capture troves of video footage in order to operate, but the company reveals very little about how much data is stored—and for how long.

A new analysis done by ride-hailing aggregator Obi shows Waymos cost more especially on shorter trips. They also have longer wait times.

Waymo's autonomous vehicles are being tested in Houston neighborhoods with human operators for now, aiming to expand driverless services.

Waymo's autonomous vehicles have become part of the everyday landscape in a growing number of US cities, serving as safe transport options, tourist attractions, and symbols of a not-so-distant future.

Uber will partner with UK tech firm Wayve to launch a small number of driverless taxis and shuttle services in the capital next year – after trials beginning in the spring. "Our vision is to make autonomy a safe and reliable option" for everyone,

Mariel Garza is a Los Angeles-based journalist and contributing Globe Opinion writer.