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Waymo Robotaxis Now Authorized Across California
23 Nov
Summary
- Waymo robotaxis are authorized to operate across expanded California territories.
- New authorizations include large areas of the Bay Area and Southern California.
- San Diego is slated for Waymo rider service by mid-2026.
Waymo is significantly broadening its operational footprint in California, having received authorization to drive fully autonomously across more of the Golden State. The robotaxi company's approved zones now extend into broader areas of the East Bay, North Bay, and even Napa Valley, alongside Sacramento. In Southern California, Waymo's authorized territory now stretches from Santa Clarita north of Los Angeles all the way to San Diego.
While the expanded authorizations permit testing and deployment, Waymo will require further regulatory approval before carrying paying passengers in all these newly accessible regions. Despite this, the company has indicated plans to launch rider services in San Diego by mid-2026, signaling a clear future for its autonomous operations.
This latest expansion follows a series of recent Waymo announcements, including preparations for commercial launches in other cities and the implementation of freeway usage for its services. The increasing presence of autonomous vehicles raises questions about how people will interact with and utilize these services in their daily lives.
