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Waymo Ready For Carrying Passengers In Napa County
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Fusion42 · 17 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The California Public Utilities Commission approved Waymo to expand its driverless passenger service to 18 counties, including Napa, Sonoma, and Contra Costa, with prior approval from the California DMV to operate autonomous vehicles in these regions. Waymo can incrementally begin carrying passengers as it expands in the newly authorized territories.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility.
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Waymo's expanded approved territory shows public regulators are unlocking regional markets for driverless taxis that were previously inaccessible. You now have a clear path to roll out autonomous passenger services beyond major urban hubs like San Francisco to smaller and suburban counties.
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