Waymo Launches Paid Robotaxi Service in Los Angeles, Expands Autonomous Fleet Despite Pushback

Waymo will launch a paid robotaxi service in Los Angeles on Wednesday
Waymo had previously offered free "tour" rides in Los Angeles and received regulatory approval last month to expand to a paid service
The service will start with a fleet of under 50 vehicles covering a 63-square-mile area from Santa Monica to downtown LA
Waymo is expanding despite pushback from groups like the Teamsters union and LA Department of Transportation
The launch brings autonomous taxis to the nation's second largest city, after Waymo already operates services in San Francisco and Phoenix