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Waymo has secured regulatory approval to expand its autonomous driving operations across more regions in California, including the Bay Area and Southern California. The company now operates in major cities like San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Sacramento, with new permissions covering areas such as Napa/Wine Country and San Diego. Waymo plans to welcome riders in San Diego by mid-2026, following similar expansions in cities like Minneapolis and Tampa. Additional approvals are still required before commercial passenger services launch in these regions. Anthony Ha of TechCrunch reports that Waymo’s growth could lead to new usage patterns for autonomous vehicles.
Key facts
- Waymo has received regulatory approval to expand its autonomous driving operations across more regions in California
- The company now operates in major cities like San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Sacramento with expanded permissions
- New approvals cover areas such as Napa/Wine Country, Sacramento, and San Diego in Southern California
- Waymo plans to launch passenger services in San Diego by mid-2026 following recent expansion announcements
- Additional regulatory approvals are still needed before commercial operations begin in these regions
