Waymo Launches Small Robotaxi Service in Los Angeles, Raising Safety and Job Concerns

Waymo to launch paid robotaxi service in Los Angeles starting Thursday, covering 63 square miles from downtown to Santa Monica

Fleet will be less than 50 cars to start, focused on surface streets only - no freeway driving

Expansion comes after recent incidents with robotaxis in SF and Phoenix raised safety concerns

LA leaders concerned about safety, jobs impact, want more local control over vehicles' operations

Supporters tout advanced technology and safety record but skeptics question the rush to automate driving jobs