Waymo's Robotaxi Expansion in California Suspended Over Safety Concerns
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Waymo's application to expand its robotaxi service in Los Angeles and San Mateo counties has been suspended for 120 days by California regulators.
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The suspension halts Waymo's plans to expand where it can commercially operate driverless vehicles.
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San Mateo County officials raised public safety concerns about Waymo's autonomous vehicles based on issues seen in San Francisco.
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Waymo says it has conducted outreach to two dozen government and business organizations about its expansion plans.
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Waymo currently operates a commercial robotaxi service in San Francisco and provides free driverless rides in parts of Los Angeles.