Posted 2/21/2024, 6:13:52 PM
California Suspends Waymo's Self-Driving Taxi Expansion Over Safety Concerns
- Waymo's plans to expand self-driving taxi service in LA County and Silicon Valley suspended by California utilities commission for up to 120 days
- Commission wants staff review and has concerns about safety issues seen with Waymo vehicles in San Francisco
- LA mayor highlighted incidents of Waymo vehicles blocking firehouse driveways and parking on top of fire hoses
- Waymo began offering rides in parts of LA County late last year
- LA mayor previously asked state utilities commission to authorize local regulation of self-driving vehicles