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Waymo, the autonomous-vehicle subsidiary of Alphabet, continues a rapid nationwide build-out of its driverless fleet. This month, the company announced fully autonomous operations, initially for employees in Miami, Orlando, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio, with public launches expected in 2026. This expansion doubles the number of cities where Waymo vehicles drive without a human behind the wheel. Below is a cheat sheet so you know where these vehicles are operating. Where Waymo Already Operates Fully Autonomous Service: Phoenix, AZ – First full public deployment; 24/7 service. San Francisco Bay Area, CA – 24/7 service, expanded to more than 260 square miles. Los Angeles County, CA – 24/7 public rides across major LA neighborhoods. Austin, TX – Service available via the Uber app. Atlanta, GA – Operating via Uber across a 65-square-mile service area. New 2025–2026 Rollouts: Miami, FL – Fully autonomous employee testing is underway; public access is expected in 2026. Orlando, FL – Employee-only rides now; public service 2026. Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, TX – Fully autonomous testing for employees begins now; public service expected in 2026. Additional Announced Future Cities: Las Vegas, NV – Public launch is planned for summer 2026. San Diego, CA – Service planned for 2026. Detroit, MI – Autonomous operations targeted for winter 2026. Nashville, TN – Testing underway; public deployment expected in 2026. Denver, CO – Testing underway; public deployment expected in 2026. Seattle, WA – Testing underway; public deployment expected in 2026. Washington, DC – Testing now; public Waymo app rides 2026. London & Tokyo – International testing and phased deployment. The Motorcycle Riders Foundation remains committed to ensuring autonomous fleets can reliably detect, recognize, and safely respond to motorcycles. Federal regulators have been largely absent as the private sector and state agencies have taken the lead. Nevertheless, the MRF will fight to protect your safety and right to the road. This has been and will remain a key part of our legislative agenda in 2026 and beyond. Join The MRF — click here The post Waymo Expands appeared first on Bikernet.com - Online Biker Magazine.

Photo credits: Congressman Van Orden’s Facebook Page On Veteran’s Day, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson ordered members of Congress to return to Washington, DC, to vote on ending the government shutdown. Because of the Schumer Shutdown, those lawmakers found themselves in a travel conundrum just like every other regular old average citizen. They couldn’t get a flight… there were flights delays because of the shutdown they had caused! At the news of his flight possibly getting canceled or delayed, Republicam Rep. Derrick Van Orden of the great state of Wisconsin responded in true Milwaukee iron style. He just rolled out his Harley and rode 951.8 miles to work. The high that day was 40 degrees. It was overcast, drizzling rain, and up to 30 mph winds. He posted a video on X Monday, of himself and his bike parked alongside the mighty Mississippi River. “Because they shut down the government — the Democrats — flights are too unreliable, so I’m going to ride my motorcycle,” he said. “It’s going to take me about 16 hours or so. It’s going to be a little chilly. But I will do my duty. I’m getting back to DC. We’re going to get this country back on track.” He called it ‘The Ride to Reopen.’ Rep. Derrick Van Orden is a biker veteran who served in the U.S. Navy for 26 years. When be retired, he was a Navy SEAL Senior Chief. He has multiple combat tours and served in various regions including the Horn of Africa, Asia, Europe, and South and Central America. His military service is majorly reflected in his work in Congress, where he sits on committees like the House Veterans Affairs Committee and the House Armed Services Committee. Harley Davidson even gave him an award in recognition of “The Ride to Reopen.’ Congrats on a successful ride and a vote that matters, Congressman! We salute you and your distinguished service. – AIW The post Ride to Reopen appeared first on Bikernet.com - Online Biker Magazine.

On November 23, 1936, the first issue of the pictorial magazine LIFE is published, featuring a cover photo of the Fort Peck Dam’s spillway by Margaret Bourke-White. LIFE actually had its start earlier in the 20th century as a different kind of magazine: a weekly humor publication, not unlike today’s The New Yorker in its use of tart cartoons, humorous pieces and cultural reporting. When the original LIFE folded during the Great Depression, the influential American publisher Henry Luce bought the name and re-launched the magazine as a picture-based periodical on this day in 1936. By this time, Luce had already enjoyed great success as the publisher of Time, a weekly news magazine. REFERENCE https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/november-23/first-issue-of-life-is-published The post First issue of “LIFE” is published appeared first on Bikernet.com - Online Biker Magazine.

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