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California Approves Waymo Robotaxi Services In LA, SF Neighboring Cities - Slashdot

Mar 02, 2024 - tech.slashdot.org
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has given approval to Alphabet's Waymo robotaxi service to operate in Los Angeles and certain cities near San Francisco. Waymo, which already has operations in San Francisco and Phoenix, had applied for this expansion on January 19, pledging to collaborate with policymakers, first responders, and community organizations.

The CPUC had initially suspended the application for further staff review. However, it has now given Waymo the green light to begin charging for driverless passenger service operations in the specified areas of Los Angeles and the San Francisco Peninsula, effective immediately.

Key takeaways:

  • The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has approved Alphabet's Waymo robotaxi service to operate in Los Angeles and some cities near San Francisco.
  • Waymo already operates in San Francisco and Phoenix and applied on Jan 19 to expand its driverless services.
  • Waymo's application was initially suspended by the CPUC for further staff review.
  • The regulator has now given Waymo the green light to begin fared driverless passenger service operations in the specified areas of Los Angeles and the San Francisco Peninsula, effective immediately.
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