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Study: Waymo robotaxis had fewer crashes than human drivers across four cities
Summary by The Austin Editorial Desk CBS Austin
· July 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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A recent study compared accident rates in four major US cities. It found that vehicles without drivers had a lower crash rate than those with human drivers. Austin was different from the other cities…
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Key takeaway It found that vehicles without drivers had a lower crash rate than those with human drivers.
A recent study compared accident rates in four major US cities. It found that vehicles without drivers had a lower crash rate than those with human drivers. Austin was different from the other cities in the study. For more information on the study and its findings, readers can consult the original report from CBS Austin.
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Category: safety Published: July 24, 2026 Source: CBS Austin Reading time: 1 min
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