The suspension was issued for further staff review, following stalled discussions on Waymo's expansion plans into Silicon Valley. San Mateo County Board of Supervisors Vice President, David J. Canepa, expressed that this will provide an opportunity to address public safety concerns related to autonomous vehicles, which have reportedly caused dangerous situations for firefighters and police in neighboring San Francisco.
Key takeaways:
- Waymo’s application to expand its robotaxi service in Los Angeles and San Mateo counties has been suspended for 120 days by the California Public Utilities Commission’s Consumer Protection and Enforcement Division.
- The suspension does not affect Waymo’s ability to operate commercially in San Francisco or in limited areas within Los Angeles.
- The CPED stated that the application has been suspended for further staff review.
- San Mateo County Board of Supervisors Vice President David J. Canepa expressed concerns about public safety issues caused by autonomous vehicles in neighboring San Francisco.