Waymo Expands Autonomous Vehicle Testing Across San Francisco Peninsula
The expansion, approved by California regulators, faces mixed reactions from local communities and ongoing legislative debates.
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.