Autonomous Vehicle News
California Approves Use of Driverless Taxis, Waymo and Cruise Granted AuthorizationCalifornia has been dominating the headlines in the United States recently, and the latest news is that regulators in the state have approved the use of driverless robot taxis. The authorization was specifically granted to companies Waymo and Cruise, allowing them to operate these autonomous vehicles 24 hours a day in San Francisco. The approval comes despite opposition from local authorities, who could seek a reconsideration of the permits granted to Waymo and Cruise. Waymo, belonging to Alphabet (the parent company of Google), and Cruise are the two largest companies currently testing their autonomous taxis. Despite the concerns, the approval of driverless taxis in California is a significant milestone in the ongoing development of autonomous vehicle technology.