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Waymo Expands Driverless Rides in CA | Venice Beach News
Waymo just unlocked a major expansion in California, getting the green light to roll out driverless ride-hailing in 18 new counties — including Napa and Sonoma — after regulators cleared the way for passenger service. While they’ve already been operating without human drivers in San Francisco, this approval marks a critical leap toward broader public use. The move follows earlier clearance from the DMV, but the CPUC’s nod specifically enables commercial passenger transport — a key milestone. No official launch date has been set, so expect a gradual rollout across approved zones. As…
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