Robotaxis Granted All-Hours Operating Authority in San FranciscoRobotaxis will be free to lumber about autonomously across the streets of San Francisco all day, every day. On Thursday, Waymo and Cruise were granted all-hours operating authority for driverless vehicles in the city by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). Both ridesharing companies are now allowed to charge fares 24/7 for passengers ordering automated cars in their fleets. Alphabet-owned Waymo became the first taxi company to offer autonomous rides to the public in San Francisco in 2021, expanding the company’s service started in Phoenix, Arizona. Only time will tell how this development will shape the future of transportation in San Francisco and beyond.

Source: Los Angeles Times August 11, 2023 13:34 UTC