Waymo, Alphabet’s autonomous driving unit, has filed an application with the California Public Utilities Commission to extend its driverless service to Los Angeles. This expansion would allow Waymo to fully operate its fleet in Los Angeles, where it is currently testing rides by invitation only. The company aims to work with local policymakers, first responders, and community organizations to launch its ride-hailing service in Los Angeles but did not provide a specific timeline for the commencement of this service.
Moreover, Waymo announced earlier this month that it would start testing its fully autonomous passenger cars without a human driver on freeways in Phoenix, Arizona, where it already offers rides in the metropolitan area. The company is also looking to expand its operations to Austin, Texas. This move follows Waymo’s decision to postpone the development of commercial autonomous trucking technology due to regulatory concerns.
Additionally, the article mentions that General Motors’ Cruise driverless car unit had suspended all supervised and manual car trips in the US after an accident led to the suspension of driverless vehicle operations last year.
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