Regulators Put a Halt to Waymo’s Plans for Expanding Robotaxi Operations in California
Waymo’s application to expand its robotaxi service in Los Angeles and San Mateo counties has been suspended for 120 days by the California Public Utilities Commission’s Consumer Protection and Enforcement Division.
The decision doesn’t change Waymo’s ability to commercially operate driverless vehicles in San Francisco.
However, it does put an abrupt halt to the company’s aspirations to expand where it can operate — at least until June 2024.
The CPED said on its website that the application has been suspended for further staff review.
San Mateo County Board of Supervisors Vice President David J. Canepa issued a statement following the ruling.
