Autonomous Vehicle News
Regulators in California have approved the expansion of autonomous vehicle companies, Cruise and Waymo, allowing them to offer commercial robotaxi services throughout San Francisco on a continuous basis. Presently, Cruise and Waymo provide limited paid services in the city with human safety operators onboard. CPUC Commissioner John Reynolds remarked, "Today's development is just the initial stride towards introducing autonomous vehicle transportation services to Californians." Waymo hailed the decision as a monumental milestone for autonomous vehicles, with Tekedra Mawakana, co-CEO of Waymo, stating, "This permit signifies the true inauguration of our commercial operations within San Francisco." Cruise's CEO, Kyle Vogt, echoed this sentiment, describing it as a substantial achievement for the autonomous vehicle industry, emphasizing California's commitment to progress over the existing norm.