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Waymo gets CPUC approval to expand robotaxi service in California
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Fusion42 · 16 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Waymo has received approval from the California Public Utilities Commission to expand its robotaxi service across California and enter two new markets, allowing the company to scale its autonomous ride-hailing operations.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility, and 16 sources have reported it between 14 Aug 2026 and 21 Aug 2026.
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You face a new opening as California abruptly scales robotaxi operations, creating immediate market access for autonomous vehicle services and establishing regulatory precedence that could ease your route in other states.
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16 sources · first reported 14 Aug 2026 · latest 21 Aug 2026
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