Waymo Seeks Permit for Self-Driving Cars in New York City, Eyes Autonomous Ride-Hailing Expansion
Summary
Waymo, Google's self-driving car unit, seeks a permit to test its autonomous vehicles in New York City, paving the way for expanding its robotaxi service nationwide beyond current operations in San Francisco, Phoenix, Los Angeles, and Austin.
Key Points
- Waymo applies for a permit to drive its self-driving cars autonomously in New York City with a specialist behind the wheel.
- Waymo advocates for changes to state law to bring its fully autonomous ride-hailing service to New York City in the future.
- Waymo plans to expand its robotaxi service nationwide, currently operating in parts of San Francisco, Phoenix, Los Angeles, and Austin.