Avis Will Manage Self-Driving Car Fleet for Waymo

The video discusses Waymo's public trials of self-driving vehicles in Phoenix, AZ, and their partnership with Avis for vehicle maintenance. Avis, which also owns Zipcar, may expand this collaboration to include Waymo's technology across the Zipcar network. The partnership is seen as a potential boost for Avis, whose sales have been declining. Although the financial details are not fully disclosed, Waymo is paying a lump fee to Avis, and the future model may include a commercial service for autonomous vehicles. The partnership with Alphabet signals a significant investment in autonomous technology, with potential expansion beyond Phoenix.

What city did Waymo start its first public trials of self-driving vehicles?

What role is Avis playing in the Waymo self-driving vehicle trials?

What potential partnership is mentioned between Waymo and Zipcar?

What is the expected timeline for the widespread availability of self-driving cars according to the text?

What kind of model is Waymo looking for in relation to autonomous vehicles?