Overview

• Starting Aug. 26, Waymo robotaxis and a small number of Uber and Lyft black cars can use Market Street during off-peak hours at seven designated pick-up and drop-off bays.
• The pilot applies to the 10-block corridor between Steuart Street and Van Ness Avenue, with loading zones clustered between Fifth and Eighth streets.
• Officials say they will increase Muni service in the area and review transportation and safety data, customer experience and demand before any adjustments.
• The Mayor’s Office projects minimal traffic impact, estimating roughly two additional commercial vehicles per hour on the corridor.
• Transit and cycling advocates warn of slower buses and reduced safety, while merchants urge a broader reopening to automobile traffic.