California state board to vote on driverless taxi fleet

California state board to vote on expanding driverless taxi fleetA key vote this coming Thursday, August 10, by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) will determine whether tech companies Waymo and Cruise can begin a massive expansion of driverless taxi fleets in San Francisco. The decision, which has attracted widespread attention, could have significant implications for the future of technology and its impact on the job market. The result will not only affect San Francisco, but also set the stage for future battles over autonomous cars and trucks in other states. Waymo and Cruise have tried to win over the public with goodwill initiatives such as sponsoring the San Francisco Giants and the San Francisco Marathon. Cruise aims to expand its overnight taxi service to 100 vehicles in San Francisco, while Waymo plans to launch paid services for the first time.