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Google’s order for thousands of Waymo taxis has left many in the US government worried

Waymo has ordered approximately 5,100 electric vans from Zeekr, a brand of Geely Holding Group in China. These vehicles will support the company’s expansion of its driverless taxi service across various US cities. US lawmakers and safety experts express concerns regarding potential security risks related to imported vehicles from China. A bipartisan proposal aims to restrict vehicles manufactured in China, emphasizing compliance with government rules about connected vehicle technology.

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