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.

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.