Waymo Approved for Major Expansion in California Despite Safety Concerns

The California Public Utilities Commission greenlights Waymo's expansion into Los Angeles and the San Francisco Peninsula, amid opposition from local officials over safety.

Waymo receives approval from the California Public Utilities Commission to expand its driverless taxi service in Los Angeles and the San Francisco Peninsula.
Local officials and transportation authorities express safety concerns and opposition to Waymo's expansion, citing recent incidents and the need for more regulation.
Waymo plans a careful and incremental approach to expansion, working closely with city officials, local communities, and partners.
The expansion gives Waymo access to over 4,500 square miles, significantly more than its operations in San Francisco and Phoenix.
Despite opposition, Waymo garners support from advocacy groups and highlights its vehicles' lower likelihood of injury-causing crashes compared to human-driven vehicles.