Waymo Gets Green Light to Expand Robotaxi Service to California Highways, Despite Some Safety Concerns
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California regulators granted Waymo permission to expand its robotaxi service to highways in several Bay Area cities and parts of Los Angeles.
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The ruling allows Waymo to deploy its self-driving cars on local roads and freeways at speeds up to 65 mph.
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Waymo has no immediate plans to bring passengers onto highways, but is testing cars with safety drivers on California highways.
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The expansion follows opposition from some local officials concerned about safety impacts of more self-driving cars.
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Recent incidents involving Waymo vehicles colliding with objects fed some public safety concerns about self-driving cars in California.