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Waymo gets CPUC approval to expand robotaxi service in California
Fox Business • • business
Key Points:
- Waymo is expanding its autonomous ride-hailing service across Northern and Southern California, including new markets in Sacramento and San Diego, in addition to scaling up in the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles.
- The expansion follows regulatory approvals from the California Department of Motor Vehicles and the California Public Utilities Commission, marking a significant milestone for the company’s growth in the state.
- Waymo did not provide a specific timeline for launching services in the new areas, emphasizing that the rollout will be gradual and guided by a safety framework.
- Despite the expansion, Waymo has faced safety challenges, including a recent recall of nearly 4,000 robotaxis due to a software issue causing vehicles to enter closed freeway construction zones.
- The company is also preparing for expansion into Chicago, where it has begun mapping and manual vehicle testing as part of its broader U.S. growth strategy.
