Overview

• Waymo to begin driverless robotaxi trials in seven additional Bay Area cities, initially restricted to employees.
• Autonomous vehicle tests are part of a broader strategy to extend service from San Francisco to Sunnyvale.
• Local resistance includes safety concerns and demands for more regulatory control over self-driving cars.
• Recent incidents, including a Waymo vehicle set on fire, highlight community apprehension.
• California Senate to review new bill granting local authorities more power over autonomous vehicle regulation.