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Summary: Waymo gets regulatory approval to expand across Bay Area and Southern California Crunch

1. Waymo has received permission to operate its autonomous robotaxis across a wider area in California, including parts of the Bay Area and Southern California like San Diego, Sacramento, and Napa/Wine Country.
2. The company plans to start offering rides in San Diego by mid-2026. This announcement comes alongside other recent expansions for Waymo, such as Minneapolis, New Orleans, and Tampa.
3. With increased accessibility across the Bay Area, there may be an increase in unusual or potentially dangerous usage of the robotaxi service.
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Waymo granted permission to expand autonomous robotaxi operations in California, including Bay Area and Southern cities like San Diego, Sacramento, and Napa/Wine Country. Launch of service in San Diego expected by mid-2026. Recent expansions include Minneapolis, New Orleans, and Tampa. However,
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URL: https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/22/waymo-gets-regulatory-approval-to-expand-across-bay-area-and-southern-california/#summary

Date: Nov. 24, 2025

Notes: 2025-11-24

Created: 2025/11/24 16:42

Updated: 2025/12/07 21:40

Last Read: 2025/11/24 16:45