Overview

• 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.