Waymo begins a plan to detect potholes on roads

Waymo plans to share pothole data from its self-driving cars with city agencies through Waze for Cities.

The company says its fleet has already identified about 500 potholes.

San Francisco and San Jose officials have welcomed the idea, while some critics warn the data may miss suburban roads and raise repair-cost questions.

The move could help cities spot road damage sooner and speed up maintenance.