Waymo Enters France for Self-Driving Push | France News

France News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 4, 2026 · 1m

Waymo just took a major step toward global expansion by officially registering in France, signaling its intent to roll out self-driving taxis in Europe—possibly starting with London. While the company touts a safety record ten times better than human drivers, it faces stiff resistance from French taxi unions ready to protest. The French government, however, is actively paving the way with supportive regulations and test zones, though few local firms have succeeded so far. Meanwhile, a Chinese firm already operates an autonomous minibus in Valence, while Tesla’s entry was blocked over safety…