Overview

• The city approved a tightly scoped waiver allowing up to eight sensor-equipped vehicles to operate in designated areas of Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn through late September 2025.
• Each car must have a trained driver behind the wheel at all times under state rules and the city permit, and Waymo has secured the necessary NYSDMV authorization.
• Permit conditions require regular meetings with NYC DOT, detailed data reporting, and certification that the company follows industry cybersecurity best practices.
• Waymo can apply to extend the pilot after the initial period, subject to city review.
• The company applied for permits in June and began data collection with human-driven cars in July, and it says it ultimately aims to offer fully driverless ride-hailing in New York City.