Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., has announced its goal to launch a fully driverless ride-hailing service in London by the fourth quarter of this year, marking an important step in Waymo’s global expansion plans, as it continues to explore new markets for its innovative autonomous transportation services.

Waymo is a leader in autonomous vehicle technology. Founded in 2009, Waymo has been at the forefront of developing self-driving cars and has pioneered several driverless services, including a taxi-like service in select U.S. cities.